The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) have strengthened their partnership through a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by IMF Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva and AMF Director General Dr. Fahad M. Alturki. The signing took place during the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, reflecting… [Read More]
£25,000 Jackpot Won in West Berkshire Lottery Celebration
West Berkshire is celebrating a remarkable stroke of luck as a local Lottery player has won the £25,000 top prize. The anonymous winner matched all six numbers in the weekly draw, marking an exciting moment not only for themselves but also for the local good cause they chose to support, the Watermill Theatre in Bagnor…. [Read More]
£110,000 Mental Health and Fitness Fund Launched in West Berkshire
West Berkshire Council has partnered with Greenham Trust to launch the Community Wellbeing Fund, a £110,000 funding initiative aimed at supporting local community and voluntary organisations in promoting mental health, wellbeing, and physical activity across the district. The fund is designed to help organisations deliver projects that address social isolation, mental health challenges, and the… [Read More]
Women Leaders Transform Sanitation and Menstrual Health Markets
Across the world, millions of women and girls still face daily challenges accessing safe sanitation and managing their menstrual health with dignity. These challenges extend beyond physical health, affecting education, employment, and participation in community leadership. The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) works to change this by building systems and markets that remove barriers and… [Read More]
€97.7 Million in MSCA Funding Boosts Global Research Collaboration
The European Commission has announced the results of the 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Staff Exchanges, awarding €97.7 million to support 81 projects. These projects aim to foster cooperation between academic and non-academic organizations in the EU and worldwide, enhancing innovation, knowledge transfer, and international research collaboration. The European Research Executive Agency (REA)… [Read More]
€404.3 Million Funding Boost for Postdoctoral Researchers from MSCA
The European Commission will award €404.3 million to 1,610 postdoctoral researchers to conduct projects at leading universities, research centers, public and private organizations, and small and medium-sized enterprises. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) received 17,066 applications, of which 16,836 were eligible and evaluated, resulting in a 9.6% success rate. The selected researchers represent nearly… [Read More]
$24.45 Million African Development Fund Grant to Improve Water and Sanitation in Somalia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the Bank Group’s concessional window, has approved a $24.45 million grant to improve access to clean water and sanitation in Somalia. The Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project will benefit more than half a million people in the towns of Dollow, Qardho, and South Galkayo, where… [Read More]
Sudan Famine Expands: IRC Reacts to Latest IPC Alert in Additional Areas
Khartoum, Sudan, February 5, 2026 – The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) alert has confirmed that Um Baru and Kernoi localities in North Darfur are now experiencing famine-level malnutrition, marking a national humanitarian tragedy. This development reflects nearly three years of ongoing conflict, economic collapse, and limited humanitarian access, which have pushed millions… [Read More]
Airbel Impact Lab Report: 5 Innovative Ideas to Rebuild Humanitarian Aid After Funding Cuts
February 2, 2026 – The global humanitarian system is facing one of its most disruptive periods in modern history, following the cancellation of roughly 83% of grants by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in January, with other donor governments following suit. These historic cuts are forcing the closure of health facilities, nutrition… [Read More]
UNDP, Africell Collaborate to Expand Digital Opportunities for Youth in Sierra Leone and The Gambia
New York, 29 January 2026 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Africell have partnered to enhance digital connectivity for UNDP’s timbuktoo University Innovation Pods (UniPods) in Sierra Leone and The Gambia. The collaboration aims to provide young innovators with the tools and infrastructure needed to develop, test, and scale solutions addressing local and… [Read More]
Brazil’s Rural Development Gets $1.1 Billion Boost from IFAD Investments
Brasilia, 9 February 2026 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a long-standing strategic partner of Brazil, has announced a significant expansion of its investments in the country. IFAD has more than doubled its investment portfolio, increasing from 450 million dollars between 2017 and 2024 to over 1.1 billion dollars for a new series… [Read More]
Global Displacement Needs Solutions, Not Just Management: UNHCR’s Salih
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, has called on Member States to shift the global approach to displacement from short-term aid management to durable solutions that reduce long-term dependency. In his first briefing since taking office, Salih emphasized the importance of sustaining humanitarian assistance while ensuring that entire generations of displaced people are… [Read More]
World Bank Approves $50M Project to Drive Nepal’s Digital Transformation
The World Bank has approved $50 million in financing for Nepal to advance its digital public infrastructure and modernize the delivery of public services. The Nepal Digital Transformation Project aims to fundamentally change how citizens access government services, making them more efficient, transparent, and inclusive. The project will focus on building key digital platforms, including… [Read More]
Everything You Should Know About GEMs in 2026
The Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium is a collaborative initiative of 29 multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, pooling 40 years of credit risk data from their lending operations in emerging markets. The database provides publicly accessible statistics at no cost through platforms such as gemsriskdatabase.org, Bloomberg, and Data360, helping both members… [Read More]
Pandemic Lessons: Effective Practices for Remote Team Collaboration
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reshaped the modern workplace, making remote collaboration a central component of organizational operations. With traditional office environments disrupted, companies had to rapidly adapt to virtual work, balancing health and safety concerns, technological accessibility, and evolving employee expectations for flexibility and work-life balance. Successfully navigating this shift requires strong leadership and… [Read More]
$30 Million to Expand Ontario’s Primary Care Workforce and Improve Access
The Ontario government is investing $30 million to expand the province’s primary care workforce, adding nearly 1,800 health-care workers as part of its $2.1 billion Primary Care Action Plan. This initiative aims to connect every Ontarian to primary care by 2029, by upskilling over 1,400 registered nurses, creating 170 nurse practitioner education seats, and adding… [Read More]
Nonprofit Fundraising Success Stories: Techniques That Made a Difference
In today’s dynamic nonprofit landscape, organizations must embrace innovation to sustain and grow their fundraising efforts. The blog, Case Studies of Nonprofits: Innovative Fundraising Techniques that Made a Difference, aims to guide nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and community organizers in exploring strategies that have achieved measurable results. Drawing on five years of experience and collaborations with… [Read More]
Southern Region Launches Shelter Offering Safe Haven for Women in Crisis
The “Salvia” Family Violence Victim Rehabilitation Service was inaugurated on 3 February in the south of the country, providing 15 new accommodation places for survivors of violence, including spaces adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities. Located 40 km from the Ukrainian border, the center operates as a cross-border crisis facility, offering support to… [Read More]
Romania Advances in Green, Digital, and Transport Sectors with EIB Group Financing
In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €1.6 billion in new financing for Romania, helping mobilize total investments of €5 billion, equivalent to 1.3% of the country’s GDP. These funds supported projects aimed at greener growth, stronger connectivity, and long-term competitiveness, with nearly 90% of financing targeting cohesion objectives and more than half… [Read More]
Record EIB Investment Powers Spain’s Innovation and Housing Sectors
In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group made record investments in Spain, totalling around €11 billion, alongside an additional €2.9 billion through NextGenerationEU loans under the Regional Resilience Fund. These investments supported a wide range of sectors, including innovation, energy and electricity grids, security and defence, housing, SMEs, agriculture, and the green and digital… [Read More]
EIB Group Allocates €1.7 Billion to Accelerate Austria’s Renewable Energy Projects
In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €1.7 billion in new financing in Austria, targeting key sectors crucial for the country’s sustainable future, including clean energy, industrial innovation, digitalization, and affordable housing. These investments are part of broader efforts by the EIB to support Austria’s transition to a greener, more competitive, and socially… [Read More]
Salih Calls for Worldwide Shift from Displacement Management to Sustainable Solutions
GENEVA – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, has called on Member States to pursue a decisive shift in how the world responds to displacement, urging a move from long-term humanitarian aid dependency toward sustainable solutions. In his first briefing since taking office, Salih outlined a comprehensive reform agenda for UNHCR aimed at… [Read More]
Regional Workshop Boosts Medicines Regulation Across the Caribbean
The Ministry of Health of Guyana, with support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the European Union (EU), launched a regional workshop in Georgetown from 2–4 February 2026 to strengthen regulatory systems for medicines and health technologies across the Caribbean. Funded by the EU and implemented by Lithuania’s Central Project Management Agency, the… [Read More]
