Eleven innovative projects across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland have been awarded nearly €300,000 under the first round of the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme. The programme, administered by Pobal on behalf of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), will distribute €40 million in tranches over three years to community and voluntary… [Read More]
Global-Hub Spotlight: Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems at WFF 2025
Indigenous Peoples leaders, ministers, and high-level delegates gathered at the FAO headquarters in Rome for the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems, held in two Sami Nomadic tents symbolizing an Indigenous territory. This third edition coincides with FAO’s 80th anniversary and the World Food Forum, bringing together Indigenous scientists and non-Indigenous experts to co-create proposals… [Read More]
World Food Forum 2025: Hand-in-Hand Initiative Attracts $15.9 Billion for Agrifood Transformation
The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum 2025 opened at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, presenting over $15.9 billion in investment opportunities aimed at improving food security for vulnerable populations worldwide. The four-day event brings together more than 2,000 participants from governments, private companies, development banks, and foundations, enabling countries to pitch projects… [Read More]
FAO Marks 80 Years as World Food Forum 2025 Kicks Off
The 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) began at the FAO headquarters in Rome, coinciding with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s 80th anniversary. The week-long event brings together over 25,000 participants, including heads of state, ministers, youth leaders, Indigenous Peoples, civil society, private sector representatives, and international organizations. Under the theme “Hand in… [Read More]
How Spain Is Rethinking African Migration Policies
Spain is taking a markedly different approach to African migration and broader engagement with the continent, contrasting sharply with the policies of many Western nations. While countries such as the US, UK, France, and Germany have been cutting back development aid, Spain remains committed to expanding its support, hosting initiatives like the African Union-backed AfroMadrid2025… [Read More]
Bangladesh Begins Nationwide Typhoid Vaccine Drive to Protect 50 Million Children
The Government of Bangladesh, with support from UNICEF, Gavi, and WHO, launched a nationwide Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) campaign on 12 October 2025, aiming to vaccinate approximately 50 million children aged 9 months to under 15 years. Bangladesh becomes the eighth country globally to introduce TCV, a life-saving vaccine designed to protect children from deadly… [Read More]
Empowering Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs: Breaking Barriers, Creating Opportunities
Africa faces a pressing need to generate millions of new jobs each year, with projections indicating the continent must create 15 million new jobs annually up to 2050 to keep pace with population growth. Women entrepreneurs represent a powerful solution to this challenge, as their businesses drive job creation, lift families out of poverty, and… [Read More]
Kenya Uses AI to Forecast Child Malnutrition Ahead of Time
Child malnutrition remains a leading cause of illness and death among children in Kenya, contributing to nearly half of global under-five fatalities. Malnourished children often exhibit severe weight loss and swelling in the ankles and feet. Acute malnutrition, driven by insufficient food and infectious diseases like diarrhoea, weakens the immune system, making children more vulnerable… [Read More]
Health Minister Highlights South Africa’s HIV Prevention Jab and Supply Challenges
South Africa is preparing to roll out lenacapavir, the world’s first twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, in April 2026, marking a significant milestone in the fight against HIV. Funded by a $29.2 million Global Fund grant and an additional $5 million from the Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa (NACOSA), the initial supply will… [Read More]
Government Boosts Medway Council Funding to Tackle Homelessness Crisis
Medway is set to benefit from the UK government’s announcement of an £84 million national boost aimed at addressing rough sleeping and homelessness. As part of this initiative, Medway Council will receive an additional £533,498 to support local families and prevent homelessness during the winter months. Of this allocation, £425,534 is designated for initiatives focused… [Read More]
Monsoon Floods in Pakistan Destroy Livelihoods and Increase Risk of Communicable Diseases
Since June 2025, Pakistan has been grappling with a severe monsoon emergency caused by unprecedented rainfall, cloudbursts, urban flooding, and glacial lake overflows, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and affecting nearly 7 million people. In Punjab alone, overflowing rivers displaced 4.7 million residents, and at least 4,700 villages were impacted. In response, CARE has scaled… [Read More]
Rising Cholera Cases in Sudan as Conflict Intensifies
Sudan is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak, worsened by ongoing conflict, displacement, and heavy rains that have created ideal conditions for the spread of waterborne diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a concerning case fatality rate of 2.8%, nearly three times the emergency threshold, indicating the outbreak is escalating rapidly and necessitating… [Read More]
NACO Confirms India No Longer Dependent on Foreign Aid for HIV/AIDS Programs
India has achieved financial self-sufficiency in tackling AIDS, no longer relying on foreign aid, according to Dr. Uday Bhanu Das, Deputy Director General of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO). Speaking at the 16th National Conference of the AIDS Society of India in Ahmedabad, Das highlighted that 94 percent of the funding for the National… [Read More]
Central Bedfordshire Council News Hub: Stay Informed on Local Developments
Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded £150,000 in grant funding to 12 local organisations through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). The funding aims to support community projects that enhance local facilities, improve access, and create better spaces for residents. Councillor Tracey Wye, Executive Member for Sustainability and Climate… [Read More]
NGOs Receive ₹765 Crore in CSR Grants from Reliance Foundation
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and its philanthropic arm, Reliance Foundation, have solidified their position as India’s leading private contributors to social development in FY 2024-25, spending a record Rs. 2,156 crore on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. According to the company’s annual report, a substantial portion of this funding was directed to prominent NGOs, charitable… [Read More]
Youth Empowerment Through Inspiring Stories and Real-Life Experiences
The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar is presenting a series of masterclasses as part of the EU Youth Short Film Festival 2025, scheduled for 24–25 November. These sessions, led by internationally acclaimed filmmakers Jamillah van der Hulst and Conrad Alleblas of Netherlands-based JaJa Film Productions, focus on the theme “Films… [Read More]
European Union Sends €500,000 Humanitarian Support to Vietnam After Devastating Cyclones
Following a series of powerful tropical cyclones in recent weeks, the European Union has allocated €500,000 in humanitarian aid to support communities most affected in Northern and Central Vietnam. This assistance is being implemented through UNICEF, which will ensure that aid reaches the most vulnerable populations and addresses urgent needs such as access to safe… [Read More]
Aid Watchdog Flags Rising UK Refugee Costs Amid Reduced Budget
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has warned that UK asylum costs could continue to absorb a significant portion of the nation’s reduced aid budget in 2027-28, leaving as little as 0.24% of gross national income (GNI) for overseas development. The report projects that one-fifth of the UK’s aid budget could be spent supporting… [Read More]
UK Boosts Sudan Crisis Support to £231 Million, Watchdog Highlights Gaps in Aid Delivery
Sudan remains one of the world’s most under-resourced humanitarian crises despite the UK doubling its annual aid to £231 million, according to a new report by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI). The review covers six years of UK engagement, from the 2019 democratic transition following President Omar al-Bashir’s fall to the current devastating… [Read More]
EIB Global and India Energy Transition Fund join forces for $300 million green investment push
EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank, has announced a commitment of up to $60 million to the India Energy Transition Fund, managed by EAAA Alternatives. With a target size of $300 million, the fund aims to accelerate private capital investment in sustainable infrastructure and support India’s decarbonisation goals. This marks India’s… [Read More]
Kenya introduces pioneering AI and digital skills courses to modernize public service
Kenya is positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital governance training for civil servants through the launch of a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Developed in collaboration with UNESCO, the University of Oxford, and the Kenya School of Government (KSG), the course is designed to equip public officials with… [Read More]
Government of Canada Announces $26.4M Investment to Strengthen Quebec’s cConstruction Sector
The Government of Canada has announced over $26.4 million in funding through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) to boost innovation and productivity in Quebec’s residential construction supply chain. The investment aims to accelerate the construction of affordable housing and support the development of sustainable, modern homebuilding solutions across the province. The announcement was… [Read More]
Canada’s Green Bond Sale Raises $2.5 Billion to Support Sustainable Projects
The Government of Canada has successfully completed its fifth issuance of Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds, raising a total of $2.5 billion. The latest offering included $1 billion in a new 30-year bond and a $1.5 billion re-opening of its 7-year bond first issued in February 2025. The 30-year bond attracted strong investor interest, with 86% of… [Read More]
