UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi concluded a week-long visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, calling for increased international support to ensure refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) can return home safely and rebuild their lives. Grandi emphasized that safe and dignified voluntary return remains the most durable solution… [Read More]
£2 Million Fund Granted to Community Organisations Following Pharmaceutical Branch Closure
A £2 million fund will be awarded to community organisations in Ulverston, Cumbria, following the closure of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) pharmaceutical branch at the end of June. The company pledged the donation as a legacy contribution to support local projects, with the GSK Task Force, established by Labour MP Michelle Scrogham, responsible for distributing the… [Read More]
Ukrainian Children on Frontlines Face Longer School Losses Than COVID-19 Closures
Children living in frontline areas of Ukraine have lost 25% more days of schooling due to the war than students experienced during the world’s longest COVID-19 school closures, according to Save the Children. Approximately 1.2 million school-aged children—about one in three—are beginning their fourth consecutive academic year with disrupted learning. Since the full-scale war began… [Read More]
Queenslanders Recognized at the 2025 Resilient Australia Awards
Outstanding contributions by Queenslanders to disaster resilience were celebrated at the 2025 Queensland Resilient Australia Awards, highlighting community-focused efforts to strengthen safety and preparedness for future disasters. Now in its eighth year, the awards showcased a strong spirit of innovation and collaboration across communities, schools, local councils, businesses, and government bodies throughout the state. Seven… [Read More]
Kyrgyzstan and Moldova Launch New Surveys to Combat Violence Against Women
Kyrgyzstan and Moldova have launched pilot surveys to measure the prevalence of violence against women, marking a key step in strengthening national responses to gender-based violence. These surveys, titled “Women’s Well-being and Safety,” are part of the regional programme “Empowering Equality: Strengthening Gender Data Systems in Europe and Central Asia,” implemented by UN Women, UNFPA,… [Read More]
How Youth Are Shaping the Future of Global Safety Net Systems
Economic vitality is often measured by the velocity at which money circulates, reflecting the dynamic exchange of goods, services, and opportunities. This principle extends beyond finance: movement and change in work, housing, and social participation are essential for societal progress. When these systems stagnate, crises arise, as human curiosity and iterative action are central to… [Read More]
Germany Allocates $65 Million to Strengthen Humanitarian Response in South Sudan
Germany has contributed an additional $65 million to UNICEF and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to strengthen community resilience in South Sudan amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Currently, an estimated 9.3 million people—approximately 70 percent of the population—require humanitarian assistance. The funding, channeled through KfW, the German Development Bank, will support nearly one… [Read More]
Japan Provides Support to WFP Food Assistance Programs in Madagascar
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of JPY 300 million (approximately US$2 million) from the Government of Japan to support humanitarian food assistance for 48,000 vulnerable people in Madagascar’s Great South and Southeast regions. The funding will be used to procure 1,150 metric tons of rice and 173 metric tons… [Read More]
UN Expert on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights to Conduct Official Visit to Botswana
The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, Albert K. Barume, will undertake an official visit to Botswana from 1 to 12 September 2025. His mission will focus on examining a wide range of issues impacting Indigenous Peoples, including land and resource rights, access to justice, equality and non-discrimination, participation in decision-making, violence… [Read More]
Russia Bans International Baccalaureate Program, Citing ‘Russophobia’
Russia’s Prosecutor General has declared the Swiss-based International Baccalaureate (IB) an “undesirable organisation,” accusing it of promoting Russophobia and “non-traditional values.” The decision, announced on August 25, just days before the new academic year, effectively bans the IB from operating in Russia and prevents students from obtaining international diplomas that previously offered access to top… [Read More]
Cambodia’s Revised Citizenship Law Raises Concerns Over Rights and Security
On August 25, 2025, Cambodia’s National Assembly passed amendments to the country’s citizenship law that have sparked deep concern among human rights advocates. The revised law grants the government sweeping powers to revoke the citizenship of nationals, naturalized citizens, and dual citizens convicted of treason or “collusion with foreign powers” by courts controlled by the… [Read More]
Cambodia: World Bank Launches New Project to Improve Education and Learning for Young Children
The World Bank has approved the Basic Education Improvement Project, which aims to enhance education quality in Cambodia and benefit more than 1.7 million children. The initiative is supported by a $100 million credit from the International Development Association and a $5 million grant from the Early Learning Partnership Multi-Donor Trust Fund. Its primary goal… [Read More]
African Development Bank Hosts Training and Policy Dialogue to Strengthen Natural Resources Management in Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe, is set to host a three-day training workshop and high-level policy dialogue in Victoria Falls from 3 to 5 September 2025. The initiative will focus on tackling illicit financial flows (IFFs) and managing resource-backed loans (RBLs) within the country’s natural resources sector, a critical… [Read More]
IFAD Appoints New Country Director to Lead $327 Million Rural Development Push in India
James Marc de Sousa Shields has formally assumed his role as the new Country Director and Head of the Multi-Country Office for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in India, presenting his credentials to Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs. He emphasized India’s pivotal moment on its path to becoming a fully… [Read More]
3,500 Students Receive Back-to-School Backpacks as United Way Exceeds Distribution Target
United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Backpacks for Success project recently provided thousands of local students with new backpacks filled with essential school supplies, with the combined value exceeding $106,000. Most distributions took place throughout August during community events hosted by partner organizations, ensuring children felt prepared and supported as they returned to school. Moira Weir,… [Read More]
Yemen Faces Devastating Floods: IOM Urges Global Humanitarian Support
Since early August, Yemen has been hit by torrential rains and violent windstorms, devastating communities, destroying homes, sweeping away livelihoods, and displacing thousands of families already living in precarious conditions. Rapid assessments conducted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) across 73 displacement sites indicate that more than 46,500 people have been affected. Abdusattor Esoev,… [Read More]
City Hall Allocates £875,000 to Combat Hate Crimes Across the City
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has allocated £875,000 to support over 20 grassroots projects aimed at combating hate crime, intolerance, and extremism across the city. The funding targets both far-right and Islamic extremism, focusing on equipping young people to safely intervene in hate crimes and identify harmful misinformation online. Among the organisations receiving support are… [Read More]
Namibia Eyes $250 Million Funding for Green Hydrogen Projects
The Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) in Namibia has been invited by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to develop a Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan (STIP), which could unlock access to up to $250 million in catalytic funding. This initiative, announced by the Namibian Government in collaboration with investment firm Ninety One, aims to support large-scale commercial… [Read More]
Boston Partnership Fund Awards Over £140,000 to Local Community Projects
The Boston Partnership Fund has awarded over £140,000 to community-focused projects across the Borough, supporting initiatives that strengthen cohesion, integration, and services for local residents, including Eastern European communities. The grants form part of a larger £710,000 funding package allocated to community organisations by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Several organisations have… [Read More]
European Union Donates €135,000 to Support Ongoing Repatriation Efforts in Djibouti
The European Union has announced a €135,000 humanitarian aid contribution to support the urgent needs of irregular migrants affected by Djibouti’s voluntary repatriation programme, launched on 3 April 2025. This funding is intended to assist those impacted by the one-month initiative and ensure access to essential relief services during the operation. The aid is being… [Read More]
MAI Capital Management Announces Strategic Partnership with Evoke Advisors
MAI Capital Management, a Cleveland-based registered investment advisor (RIA), has announced a strategic partnership with Los Angeles-based RIA, Evoke Advisors, creating a national firm managing approximately $60 billion in assets under management and advisement. The combination brings together two complementary businesses, significantly expanding their national presence and strengthening services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals across more than… [Read More]
Pakistan Monsoon Crisis: Over 200 Children Dead, Education for Millions at Risk
Since late June 2025, torrential monsoon rains across Pakistan have created a severe humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting children. More than 200 children have lost their lives, and millions of students have missed school as record-breaking rainfall has caused widespread flooding in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other provinces. In Sialkot, nearly 364 mm of rain fell… [Read More]
UN Chief Warns Haiti Faces “Perfect Storm of Suffering” Amid Crisis
The humanitarian situation in Haiti has reached a critical stage, with six million people in urgent need of assistance and 1.3 million displaced, half of them children. The UN chief highlighted that Haiti is now among the world’s five hunger hotspots of “highest concern,” yet it remains the least funded humanitarian appeal globally, with less… [Read More]
