The University of Georgia has been awarded $1.5 million from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to establish eight postdoctoral positions aimed at strengthening research capacity in the natural sciences. This funding is part of a nationwide initiative that provided awards to 30 universities, with amounts reflecting each institution’s prior engagement with the foundation. UGA’s… [Read More]
$5M Donation Boosts Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Foundation has received a $5 million grant from the Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation to support the Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. The funding, provided through the Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Parkinson’s Disease Fund, will advance the Institute’s Parkinson’s disease clinical care program, focusing on patient care, research, community outreach, and technological innovation…. [Read More]
Justice for All: CSW70 Highlights Urgent Action on Women’s Rights
On 10 March 2026, UN Women hosted “Bridging Systemic Gaps: Advancing Justice for All Women and Girls,” a discussion aligned with the priority theme of CSW70. The event brought together policymakers, legal experts, civil society actors, and survivor advocates to address the structural barriers that prevent women and girls from accessing justice worldwide. Across formal… [Read More]
Women’s Leadership and Politics: Essential Statistics and Insights
Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, yet data show that women remain underrepresented at all levels of decision-making worldwide. Gender parity in political life is still a distant goal, with progress occurring slowly across executive, legislative, and local government levels. As… [Read More]
CGO Launches Fursa Beta Grant to Support African NGOs & CSOs
CGO, a communications and technology firm focused on economic empowerment and sustainable development, has launched the Fursa Beta Grant, a new funding opportunity for African-based nonprofits, NGOs, and civil society organisations working with youth, women, and emerging professionals. The grant is designed to help organisations connect their communities to skills, networks, and opportunities that extend… [Read More]
USD 12.5M Investment by NDF Fuels Persistent ACV Fund
The Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund (Persistent ACV Fund) has been launched to address the pressing climate challenges facing Africa, a continent disproportionately affected by climate risks yet receiving only a small share of global climate financing. Early-stage climate ventures in Africa often struggle to access capital and the operational support necessary to scale… [Read More]
Lead the Change: New Fund Supports Youth Initiatives
BBC Children in Need, in partnership with several major UK funders including Co‑op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundations, and The National Lottery Community Fund, has launched Lead the Change, a new initiative aimed at empowering young people to strengthen their local… [Read More]
£1M Funding Boost for Drug Prevention and Reduction Initiatives
The NIHR has awarded nearly £1 million to two projects in the final phase of its Innovation Fund to Reduce Demand for Illicit Substances (RDIS), bringing total funding across all phases to almost £5 million. The fund, delivered in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care and the Joint Combating Drugs Unit, supports… [Read More]
How Health Drives Local Economic Growth and Prosperity
Economic growth is often seen as a goal in itself, but recent discussions highlight that health is both a prerequisite for growth and a measure of its success. Poor health limits workforce participation, reduces productivity, and strains public services, while decisions in housing, transport, employment, and urban regeneration directly shape long-term health outcomes. Ignoring the… [Read More]
Top 6 Global Health Threats Facing the World in 2026
Global health is facing a complex and challenging landscape in 2026, with multiple interconnected threats that could undermine progress toward health equity. Conflict, climate change, funding cuts, health misinformation, emerging pathogens, and unknown future threats are creating an environment in which disease outbreaks, environmental health risks, and weakened health systems pose serious risks to populations… [Read More]
Spring Launch: Crisis Fund to Aid Islanders Facing Hardship
A new scheme to support Islanders facing sudden financial hardship is set to launch this spring. The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), starting on 1 April 2026, will provide around £2.2 million annually for the next three years. Funded by central government, the CRF will replace the Household Support Fund, which ends on 31 March…. [Read More]
EU Grants Boost Ukrainian Civil Society Advocacy Projects
The East Europe Foundation (Ukraine) has announced the second wave of its grant competition, titled ‘Support for CSO advocacy campaigns on the recovery of territorial communities and preparation for Ukraine’s accession to the EU’. The initiative is part of the project ‘Phoenix: The Power of Communities’, implemented by the Foundation with backing from the European… [Read More]
Climate Fund Backs Akaia Green Fuels Waste-to-Biogas Project in India with $32.2M
Climate Fund Managers has committed USD 32.2 million from its EU-supported Climate Investor Two Construction Equity Fund to Akaia Green Fuels, a commercial-scale waste-to-biogas facility in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The investment reflects the European Union’s partnership with India to accelerate decarbonisation, support industrial transition, and expand renewable energy. The project converts approximately 94,000 tonnes… [Read More]
Australia Faces Criticism Over Temporary Visa Suspension Bill
This week, the Australian government introduced the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026, which, if passed, would give the home affairs minister the power to issue an “arrival control determination” to prevent people from conflict- and crisis-affected regions from entering Australia on temporary visas, including tourist, student, or sporting visas. The measure automatically… [Read More]
Landmark Ukrainian Court Ruling Upholds Rights of Same-Sex Couples
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has upheld a lower court ruling recognizing a same-sex couple as a de facto family, marking a significant step for LGBTI rights in the country. Veronika Velch, Director of Amnesty International Ukraine, emphasized that the decision reaffirms the right of same-sex couples to be recognized as a family and prevents… [Read More]
Middle East: Call to Protect Energy Infrastructure from Unlawful Attacks
Amnesty International has called on Israel, the United States, and the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately cease unlawful attacks on energy infrastructure, emphasizing the catastrophic risks to civilians and the environment. Recent airstrikes by Israeli-US forces targeted multiple fuel storage and distribution facilities in Iran, while Iranian military actions have affected oil and gas… [Read More]
Canada Backs Jewish Communities to Combat Hate Crimes
The Government of Canada has announced a dedicated investment of up to $10 million to support Jewish communities in enhancing the security of their gathering spaces, including schools, day cares, overnight camps, and places of worship, through the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP). This funding aims to address rising hate-motivated incidents and ensure that members… [Read More]
New Funding to Strengthen Warehouse Infrastructure for Kenyan Businesses
The successful listing of Africa Logistics Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP REIT) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) marks a major milestone for Kenya’s industrial real estate sector. The listing was made possible through a UK–Kenya partnership, which included a USD 24 million commitment from the UK via the MOBILIST programme and the Private… [Read More]
FAO Near East and North Africa Marks International Women’s Day 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in the Near East and North Africa (FAO NENA) commemorated International Women’s Day 2026 with a regional webinar titled “Women Farmers in the Near East and North Africa Region: Advancing Visibility, Knowledge and Inclusion.” The event brought together over 115 participants, including women farmers, government officials,… [Read More]
FAO Regional Conference 2028 to Be Held in El Salvador
Member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have agreed that El Salvador will host the 40th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC40) in 2028. The decision was announced during the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39), which gathered ministerial delegations… [Read More]
Climate Finance and Insurance Key to Asia-Pacific Agrifood Resilience
Across Asia-Pacific, extreme weather events and long-term climate impacts are increasingly disrupting agrifood systems, damaging infrastructure, and threatening rural livelihoods. The region is considered the most disaster-prone in the world, accounting for nearly half of global disaster-related agricultural losses. These challenges are placing growing pressure on food security, nutrition, and the resilience of farming communities,… [Read More]
UN Adopts Resolution to Establish International Coffee Day
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly declaring 1 October as International Coffee Day. The resolution, approved in New York, recognizes the cultural, social, and historical significance of coffee, highlighting its journey from its origins to its important role in… [Read More]
Zimbabwe Advances First Farmed Tilapia Market Strategy
Zimbabwe has reached an important milestone in the development of its aquaculture sector with the completion and validation of a national Farmed Tilapia Market Strategy. The achievement was highlighted during a multi-stakeholder workshop in Harare, where government representatives, farmers, private-sector actors, and technical partners reviewed the strategy. The initiative aims to transform farmed tilapia into… [Read More]
























