Severe budget cuts in international aid are leaving the world’s most vulnerable populations without essential support. Across Europe and the United States, governments are slashing foreign aid budgets, redirecting funds toward domestic priorities or military spending. France has reduced its development assistance by hundreds of millions, while the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium… [Read More]
Zimbabwe Rights Activists Acquitted After Year-Long Trial
A Zimbabwe court recently acquitted three human rights activists—Robson Chere, Namatai Kwekweza, and Samuel Gwenzi—on disorderly conduct charges more than a year after their arrest, drawing attention to the misuse of the criminal justice system against dissenting voices, Human Rights Watch stated. The activists had been detained in July 2024 after being pulled off a… [Read More]
ReSea Project Advances Gender-Inclusive Governance and Climate Resilience in Pemba
The ReSea Project, implemented through a partnership between Mission Inclusion, IUCN, and Women Fund Tanzania Trust (WFTT) in collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, recently concluded a five-day in-situ training focused on Inclusive Governance and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation. The training was conducted over two days in Kusini Pemba and two days… [Read More]
IFC and Ayala Land Strengthen Sustainability Financing to Boost Green Buildings in the Philippines
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) are expanding their partnership to scale green and resilient buildings in the Philippines, combining sustainability with financial innovation while supporting job creation. IFC is providing a second sustainability-linked loan (SLL) of up to PHP12.87 billion (US$225 million equivalent) to ALI, reinforcing sustainable finance in the… [Read More]
Finnfund Invests $4M in Poa Internet to Expand Affordable Broadband in Kenya
Finnfund has completed a $4 million debt investment in Poa Internet Kenya Ltd., a Kenyan internet service provider, to expand its network and increase internet accessibility. The funding aims to bridge the digital divide by delivering affordable broadband to underserved communities, enabling more inclusive access to education, healthcare, financial services, remote work, and opportunities for… [Read More]
Libya Launches Sahara Desert’s First Solar Power Plant to Boost Renewable Energy
Libya has officially commissioned its first solar power facility in the remote southeastern town of Kufra, located deep in the Sahara Desert near Egypt, Sudan, and Chad. Developed by Infinity Libya in partnership with the Al-Jouf Free Zone, the 1 MW installation became fully operational just eight months after the agreement was signed in September… [Read More]
ADB President Approves $3 Million Emergency Grant for Pakistan Flood Relief
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda has expressed condolences for those affected by the recent severe monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan, announcing a rapid response grant of $3 million from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund to support emergency relief efforts. This funding, to be provided at the request of the Government of… [Read More]
Preventing Youth Substance Use: How Communities Can Make a Difference
Canada has announced over $2.9 million in funding through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP) to help communities develop tailored approaches for preventing substance use among youth. The program supports initiatives that reflect the unique needs of local populations, ensuring young people receive targeted support, opportunities, and safe environments to thrive. This funding follows… [Read More]
Concern Worldwide Provides Lifesaving Support to Displaced Communities in DR Congo
Concern Worldwide is providing urgent humanitarian support to nearly 29,000 people displaced by conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Operating in Masisi territory and North Kivu province, Concern’s team has partnered with a consortium of NGOs, funded by the EU, to address immediate needs including health, nutrition, water, sanitation, and protection for displaced… [Read More]
Concern launches new water filtration unit to support Gaza hospital
A new water filtration machine, funded and technically supported by Concern Worldwide and its local partner CESVI, is now supplying thousands of litres of clean water daily to Gaza’s last operational children’s hospital in Gaza City. The 150-bed Al Rantisis Hospital, which treats up to 350 patients daily, benefits from the reverse osmosis machine producing… [Read More]
Over USD 300,000 from WHO Drives Significant Decline in Mpox Cases in Sierra Leone
A WHO-supported nationwide house-to-house campaign in Sierra Leone, costing USD 300,000, has halved Mpox cases in just one month. Named the “Enhanced Integrated Mpox Response (EIMR),” the campaign ran from July 9 to August 3, 2025, under the leadership of the Ministry of Health, the National Public Health Agency, and District Health Management Teams. WHO… [Read More]
UK Pledges New Support for Women and Girls in Gaza
The United Kingdom has announced vital new funding to support pregnant women, new mothers, and girls in Gaza, providing midwives, emergency medical supplies, and menstrual hygiene kits. This aid, which could reach thousands, is contingent on Israel allowing a substantial increase in humanitarian access amid a catastrophic crisis, with the Famine Review Committee confirming famine… [Read More]
UNHCR Chief Urges Global Support for Refugees Returning to DR Congo and Rwanda
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]
