The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of JPY 400 million (approximately US$2.7 million) from the Government of Japan to support school meal programs in Sudan. This crucial funding will help WFP provide nutritious meals to children, encouraging school attendance and improving learning outcomes at a time when schools are reopening… [Read More]
Cambodia to Accelerate Energy Transition with $82.5 Million ADB Reform Program
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the second phase of Cambodia’s Energy Transition Sector Development Program (ETSDP), allocating $82.5 million to accelerate the country’s shift toward clean energy. The program is cofinanced by the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, the Asia–Pacific Climate Finance Fund, the Green Climate Fund, and the United Kingdom through the ASEAN Catalytic… [Read More]
UK to Host African Development Fund Pledging Session, Underscoring Commitment to Africa’s Growth
The United Kingdom has announced that it will host the African Development Fund’s 17th replenishment pledging session in December, bringing together global donors to agree on funding commitments for the 2026–2028 cycle. The announcement was made by Baroness Jenny Chapman, the UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, during a meeting with African Development… [Read More]
Global Anti-Poverty Efforts Stumble as Key Leaders Absent and Aid is Slashed
Global initiatives to tackle poverty and economic inequality hit roadblocks this week after major players were absent from critical G20 and UN meetings, and key donors cut back aid, casting a shadow on the prospects for meaningful progress against global poverty. Key Takeaways Leading economic powers, including the US, China, Japan, and others, skipped critical… [Read More]
600,000 African Smallholders Empowered by Expanded Local Processing Investment
Robust International, a global trader of sesame and cashew nuts headquartered in Singapore, is expanding its presence in Africa with three new processing plants now operational in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, and Mozambique. The company is shifting from traditional trading to a fully integrated supply chain model, aiming to bring more value creation to the… [Read More]
Towards Equitable and Environmentally Friendly Animal Feed Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently brought together policymakers, scientists, producers, civil society representatives, and private sector actors to discuss strategies for ensuring animal feed is safe, nutritious, and sustainably produced. The 2025 edition of the Global Forum for Animal Feed and Feed Regulators, held over two days at FAO… [Read More]
FAO Global Exhibition Highlights Africa’s Journey from Seeds to Foods
From October 10 to 13, 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will mark its 80th anniversary in Rome, Italy, with its inaugural global exhibition, “From Seeds to Foods.” As part of the World Food Forum, the event will showcase agri-food systems from FAO’s six regions, including Africa, Asia and the… [Read More]
Ghana Prepares Media for Nationwide HPV Vaccination Rollout
In recent years, negative press and misinformation surrounding vaccines have undermined public confidence, slowed uptake, and left many people vulnerable to preventable diseases. With Ghana preparing to introduce the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization programme in October 2025, health authorities are focusing on accurate and responsible reporting to ensure that every eligible… [Read More]
Driving High-Impact Innovation in Early Childhood Development with IDB
The Early Childhood Development Innovation Fund, established by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with strategic partners, has significantly improved the lives of over 700,000 children in Latin America and the Caribbean. Over eight years, the fund invested $10 million, benefiting 300,000 parents and caregivers and 5,000 childcare centers across Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica,… [Read More]
Google’s Canadian News Funding: Distribution and Top Beneficiaries Explained
Since May 2025, Canadian news outlets have begun receiving portions of the CAD 100 million that Google committed to pay annually under the Online News Act, passed in 2023. This legislation was designed to ensure that news organizations are compensated when their work generates value for tech platforms. The Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC), a federally… [Read More]
Strengthening Detainee Rights: OSCE Launches Training and Monitoring Framework
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights and the Centre for Development and Justice International, conducted a two-day training course aimed at improving the monitoring of places of deprivation of liberty. The training focused on strengthening Uzbekistan’s capacity to… [Read More]
Red Cross Responds to Cebu Earthquake with Urgent Humanitarian Appeal
The 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Bogo City, Cebu, Philippines, on 30 September 2025 has caused widespread devastation, leaving thousands of families in urgent need of food, clean water, shelter, and medical care. In response, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal… [Read More]
Climate-Smart Innovation Drives Women and Youth Empowerment in Namara District
In Namara District, Tailevu, Fiji, a transformative two-day workshop has launched a Pilot Initiative aimed at strengthening inclusive, climate-smart value-added production across the region. Led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Inclusive Growth Unit, the initiative targets 60 women market vendors and farmers from the villages of Nakalawaca, Naikawaga, Tubalevu, Nakorolevu, and… [Read More]
Feeding the Planet Sustainably: IFAD Highlights Rural Investment and Job Creation at EAT Forum
At the EAT Stockholm Food Forum on 3 October 2025, Gerardine Mukeshimana, Vice-President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), emphasized the critical role of investments and partnerships in creating resilient food systems that feed a growing global population while generating jobs, stability, and hope for future generations. She highlighted the launch of the… [Read More]
Flood Relief in Sudan: Qatar Charity Provides Urgent Humanitarian Assistance
In response to the devastating floods that recently struck several Sudanese states, Qatar Charity has launched an urgent humanitarian intervention to support thousands of affected families. With the backing of charitable individuals in Qatar, the organization aims to provide immediate relief to help communities cope with the disaster, which has worsened the hardships caused by… [Read More]
Improving lives in Syria: Qatar Charity’s sustainable water and sanitation initiative
Qatar Charity, supported by charitable contributions from Qatar, is implementing a sustainable water and sanitation project in the rural areas of Aleppo and Idlib governorates in northwestern Syria, aiming to enhance the resilience and stability of conflict-affected communities. The initiative focuses on addressing water scarcity through the use of green energy and the development of… [Read More]
School Supplies Reach Vulnerable Children in Chad and Jordan Through Qatar Charity
Qatar Charity, with the support of charitable individuals, has implemented two projects to provide educational supplies in Chad and Jordan as part of its ongoing “Education 2025” initiative, coinciding with the start of the new school year. The projects aim to enhance learning opportunities for children who face limited access to quality education. In Chad,… [Read More]
Somali Rural Families Gain Economic Independence Through Charitable Initiatives
Qatar Charity, with support from generous donors, has launched an initiative aimed at transforming the lives of vulnerable rural families in Kismayo, Jubaland State, Somalia, particularly those affected by drought and displacement. As part of this effort, 38 livestock projects were distributed to beneficiary families, including dairy cows and sheep, to promote economic empowerment, food… [Read More]
One Year, 256 Mosques: Qatar Charity’s Major Project in Bangladesh
Between July 2024 and July 2025, Qatar Charity, with support from charitable donors in Qatar, constructed 256 fully equipped mosques across Bangladesh. These new mosques have provided a safe and dignified environment for more than 51,200 worshippers in rural and semi-urban areas, allowing them to perform their religious rituals in a faithful and comfortable atmosphere…. [Read More]
Tackling Cholera in Chad: MSF’s Ongoing Response and Prevention Measures
Since July 2025, eastern Chad has been grappling with a cholera epidemic, exposing the vulnerabilities of fragile water supply and sanitation systems. As of 26 September, over 2,475 cases and 141 deaths had been reported. Overcrowded Sudanese refugee camps and impoverished host communities provide conditions conducive to the rapid spread of the disease, which is… [Read More]
Second Cohort of IYBA-WE4A Programme to Fund 1,000+ Women-Led Enterprises
The European Union (EU), Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) have launched the second cohort of the Investing in Young Businesses in Africa – Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (IYBA-WE4A) Programme. This initiative… [Read More]
New Serbian Initiative Strengthens Early Warning Systems Across Western Balkans
A new three-year initiative aimed at boosting disaster and climate resilience in the Western Balkans was officially launched in Belgrade, focusing on Serbia, Albania, and North Macedonia. Supported by the Government of Italy and implemented by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and partners, the project seeks to accelerate targeted disaster risk… [Read More]
Strengthening Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: Latin America and the Caribbean Tackle Climate Risks
Environment ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean have committed to strengthening multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) as a central component of climate adaptation, enhancing the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative through expanded coverage, regional cooperation, and sustainable finance. These commitments were made during the XXIV Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment,… [Read More]
