Rising heat waves, floods, and droughts are placing Africa’s health systems under unprecedented strain, threatening the well-being of millions of vulnerable communities. In response, governments, innovators, and development partners are exploring new approaches to protect the continent through climate-resilient health systems. At a two-day regional workshop in Nairobi, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO)… [Read More]
Catalyst Fund: Driving Growth for Africa’s Climate Innovation Startups
Africa is facing pressing climate challenges, yet it also holds enormous potential to lead with climate-smart innovations that boost livelihoods and grow economies. Entrepreneurs across the continent are pioneering solutions ranging from solar-powered storage for smallholder farmers to cutting-edge carbon removal technologies, creating both social impact and investment opportunities. Central to this transformation is Catalyst… [Read More]
Secretary Noem Approves $11 Million Disaster Relief Funding for Flood Recovery in New Mexico
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has announced an additional $11.4 million in disaster relief funding to support recovery efforts in Ruidoso, New Mexico, following devastating floods in July that claimed three lives. The announcement was made during her visit to Ruidoso, one of the hardest-hit areas by the disaster. This new… [Read More]
Education Cannot Wait Expands Education Support in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia & Nigeria with $3.05M from Japan
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) has received US$3.05 million in new funding from the Government of Japan to scale up its education investments in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. With this support, ECW and its partners will expand innovative programmes to provide crisis-affected children with safe, quality education, advancing global commitments under the 2030 Agenda for… [Read More]
ILO Mission Boosts Public–Private Partnerships to End Child Labour in Agriculture in Northern Türkiye
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with local authorities and private sector actors, has advanced efforts to eliminate child labour in seasonal agriculture in northern Türkiye. A high-level mission began in Ordu, bringing together provincial leaders, municipalities, education officials, and representatives from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS), alongside the Association of… [Read More]
Africa Scales Up Early Warning Systems at ClimDev-Africa Planning Workshop
Africa’s leading development institutions have renewed their commitment to building an African-led, continent-wide early warning system during the ClimDev-Africa Phase II Planning Workshop held in Nairobi. Co-organized by the African Union Commission, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the African Development Bank, the gathering brought together policymakers, scientists, and stakeholders to shape the… [Read More]
UK Strengthens Global Diplomacy to Combat Illegal Migration
The UK government is intensifying its efforts to strengthen border security and tackle illegal migration through international diplomacy and enhanced cooperation with key partners. A central element of this strategy is the newly signed agreement with Iraq, aimed at facilitating the swift return of individuals with no legal right to remain in the UK while… [Read More]
Larimer County Awards 2025 Behavioral Health Services Impact Fund Grants
The Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Department has awarded $3 million in grants to 42 local organizations through its annual Impact Fund Grant Program. Since its launch in 2019, the program has distributed a total of $17.7 million to 77 unique organizations, advancing the county’s commitment to expanding and improving behavioral health care. Now in… [Read More]
Reviving Soil and Farming Livelihoods in Ethiopia for Sustainable Agriculture
Smallholder farmers across Ethiopia are learning sustainable farming practices such as vermicomposting and integrated pest management to restore soil health and improve their agricultural productivity. These techniques have already resulted in higher maize yields, enhancing household food security, strengthening family incomes, and supporting broader community resilience. Through the Ethiopia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP), more… [Read More]
Protecting Women and Girls in the DRC from Cervical Cancer Through Early Detection and Care
In Kinshasa, secondary school girls joined government officials in a walk against cervical cancer, chanting “No to Cervical Cancer!” along Boulevard du 30 juin. Some participants were winners of a flyer contest supported by the Gates Foundation, receiving tuition prizes. Their biggest concern was where they could access the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which plays… [Read More]
Investing in People: How Nepal Can Drive Better Jobs and Economic Growth
In Nepal, one of the biggest barriers to better jobs and economic growth is not geography, natural resources, or access to finance, but the country’s limited investment in its people. Many young Nepalis are growing up without quality education, healthcare, and skills, particularly in remote and poorer regions. This has left much of Nepal’s human… [Read More]
Japan’s Continued Support Helps WFP Address Urgent Food Needs in Gaza and the West Bank
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of JPY 500 million (US$3.3 million) from Japan to provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to Palestinians suffering from severe food insecurity as a result of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and rising violence in the West Bank. Despite significant operational challenges, WFP remains… [Read More]
Ford Foundation Grants $400K to American Journalism Project for Local News Innovation
The American Journalism Project has announced a $400,000 grant from the Ford Foundation to help expand local news innovation and strengthen the long-term sustainability of independent journalism in the United States. This renewed investment reflects a shared commitment to the critical role local news plays in supporting democracy and strong communities. The funding comes under… [Read More]
FAO Regional Office for Africa: Advancing Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has taken a significant step towards modernizing its plant health systems by strengthening the capacity of its Member States to adopt the International Plant Protection Convention’s (IPPC) Generic ePhyto National System (GeNS). This follows a week-long EU-funded training workshop under the Support Towards the Operationalisation of the SADC Regional… [Read More]
FAO Regional Office for Africa: Driving Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Africa Section of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC International Sub-Sahara), has officially launched a regional programme to strengthen food safety laboratories in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal. The initiative, unveiled at a workshop in Dakar, aims to support nine… [Read More]
FAO Regional Office for Africa: Advancing Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
In Mzimba, Malawi, farmers like Mefa Kapokosa depend heavily on agriculture for their families’ survival. For years, Mefa struggled to produce enough maize due to erratic rainfall and prolonged dry spells caused by climate change. Although she had received advice from agriculture extension officers, it was not until she began engaging with field demonstration plots… [Read More]
FAO Regional Office for Africa: Advancing Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
The rising cost of agricultural inputs, particularly inorganic fertilizers, has posed a significant challenge for smallholder farmers in Malawi, limiting their productivity and threatening food security. Many farmers, unable to afford these costly inputs, often experience poor harvests that barely meet their household consumption needs, especially in areas affected by land degradation. To address this… [Read More]
U.S. Education Department Bars Federal Funding for Political Activism on College Campuses
The U.S. Department of Education has withdrawn Biden-era guidance that permitted Federal Work Study (FWS) funds to be used for paying students engaged in certain partisan and nonpartisan political activities. In new guidance, the Department emphasized that FWS funds should be directed toward jobs that provide meaningful work experience, rather than political activism. This decision… [Read More]
Civic Space Under Threat: How Restrictions on Civil Society Undermine Global Development
An open and inclusive civic space is fundamental to achieving social change, yet it is increasingly under threat in the UK and across the world. Civic space refers to the environment in which civil society can exist and operate, encompassing the political, legal, regulatory, social, and security conditions that shape freedoms of expression, association, assembly,… [Read More]
Australian Government Awards $50.4 Million in Grants to Boost Innovation
Since 2016, the Cooperative Research Centre Project (CRC-P) grants have played a key role in funding new technologies, products, and services that support Australian businesses. These grants are designed to back short-term, industry-led research projects that deliver practical, real-world solutions while addressing Australia’s National Science and Research Priorities. The latest round of funding is supporting… [Read More]
Australian Innovative Businesses to Receive $28.7 Million from Industry Growth Program
The Australian Government is strengthening support for startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Industry Growth Program, designed to help innovative businesses overcome challenges in bringing their ideas to market. Recognizing the vital role SMEs and startups play in driving economic growth, the program offers tailored advisory services and matched funding grants to… [Read More]
Education Cannot Wait and Donor Partners Commit $7 Million to Support Education in Niger
Children in Niger are facing a worsening multidimensional crisis that threatens both their education and their future. Conflict, internal displacement, climate change, and poverty have combined to put immense pressure on the education system, leaving many children out of school and without protection. In response, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and its strategic donor partners have… [Read More]
Norway Pledges Increased Direct Funding to Support Indigenous Peoples in Brazil
The Norwegian Embassy in Brazil has revised its funding strategy to channel more resources directly to Indigenous-led funds rather than through NGOs or multilateral agencies. By 2026, its Indigenous Peoples Programme (NIPP) aims to direct over 90% of its annual budget to Indigenous-led associations and funds. This marks a significant shift from past approaches and… [Read More]
