The United Republic of Tanzania has secured a US$25 million grant from the Pandemic Fund to bolster its national health security and pandemic preparedness. This core funding is further supported by US$7 million in co-investment and US$6.7 million in co-financing, reflecting strong technical and financial partnerships dedicated to strengthening the country’s public health systems. The… [Read More]
Tanzania to Roll Out WHO’s “Beat the Heat” Initiative to Tackle Extreme Heat and Health Risks
The United Republic of Tanzania, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to implement the “Beat the Heat” Initiative to address the growing risks of extreme heat and environmental hazards. This effort focuses particularly on protecting health in workplaces and during large-scale public events. Tanzania is one of the first countries globally… [Read More]
$260 Million Investment by Ontario to Boost Worker Protection and Training
The Ontario government has launched the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, allocating $260 million to support projects that hire, train, and upskill workers across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and automotive trades. This initiative is part of a broader $2.5 billion provincial investment aimed at equipping workers with skills… [Read More]
Louisville Organizations Awarded Millions to Fight Homelessness
A coalition in Louisville has announced the allocation of significant funding aimed at addressing the growing crisis of family homelessness in the city. The funds will be used to support a range of services including rapid rehousing, expansion of family shelters, transitional housing, case management, and assistance with housing barriers for unhoused families. Due to… [Read More]
Austin Community Foundation Grants $2.3 Million to 99 Central Texas Nonprofits
The Austin Community Foundation (ACF) has announced the distribution of $2.3 million in grant funding from its Forever Austin Fund to 99 nonprofit organizations throughout Central Texas. This funding aims to support a broad spectrum of community needs, chosen from over 530 submitted proposals. The selected nonprofits represent a wide range of organizational sizes, geographic… [Read More]
IFAD and East African Development Bank Join Forces for Rural Growth
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the East Africa Development Bank (EADB) have signed a cofinancing agreement aimed at expanding their impact through joint investment in rural development and food systems transformation across East Africa. The agreement was formalized during the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This… [Read More]
Ethiopia: IFAD to Support 5 Million Rural Residents in Strengthening Climate Resilience
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Ethiopia have signed a financing agreement to launch Phase II of the Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project (LLRP II). With total funding of US$424 million, this phase aims to support three million livestock herders in Ethiopia’s drought-prone lowlands to adapt to climate change, while indirectly… [Read More]
Empowering African Mothers: HIV Prevention at the Start of Life
Each year, Pan-African Women’s Day highlights the resilience and leadership of African women. Despite these celebrations, many pregnant and breastfeeding women remain underserved in HIV prevention efforts. These women play a central role in community wellbeing and intergenerational health, yet face systemic neglect in health systems. In 2025, the theme “Advancing Social and Economic Justice… [Read More]
Somalia Pledges to Enhance AfDB Project Delivery and Portfolio Performance
The Government of Somalia is prioritizing capacity building in procurement, financial management, disbursement, and anti-corruption to improve the performance of African Development Bank-funded projects. This initiative aims to strengthen the effectiveness of implementing agencies and increase disbursement rates across the country’s development portfolio. The 2025 Somalia Country Portfolio Performance Review was held over a week… [Read More]
AfDB and ESAAMLG Launch Project to Fight Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Africa
The African Development Bank Group and the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) officially launched a three-year regional support project on 25 July to strengthen efforts against money laundering and terrorism financing. Titled the “Regional Capacity Development Project for ESAAMLG on Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism,” the initiative aims to… [Read More]
African Development Bank and ESAAMLG Partner to Combat Illicit Financial Flows in Africa
The African Development Bank Group and the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) officially launched a three-year regional support project on 25 July to strengthen efforts against money laundering and terrorism financing. Titled the “Regional Capacity Development Project for ESAAMLG on Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism,” the initiative aims to… [Read More]
Federal Government to Begin Construction of Special Agro-Industrial Zone in Oyo, Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group and the Oyo State Government, is set to launch the construction of the Oyo State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) on Saturday, 2 August 2025. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the SAPZ Phase 1 site in Atan, Ijaiye, Akinyele Local… [Read More]
Montenegro to Boost Digital Financial Access with World Bank Support
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a EUR 8 million loan to Montenegro to modernize its digital payments infrastructure. The initiative aims to expand access to digital financial services for both businesses and consumers while reducing the cost of domestic and international transactions. The project, titled Montenegro Financial Infrastructure Modernization and its… [Read More]
World Bank Supports Belize’s Efforts to Boost Climate and Disaster Resilience
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$20 million Development Policy Credit with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO) for Belize. This funding mechanism offers immediate access to emergency financing in the event of a natural disaster and supports critical policy reforms aimed at enhancing the country’s climate and disaster resilience…. [Read More]
HHS Launches $100M Pilot Funding to Eliminate Hepatitis C in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $100 million pilot funding opportunity aimed at eliminating Hepatitis C (HCV) among individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or serious mental illness (SMI). The program specifically targets communities that are heavily impacted by homelessness and aims to improve prevention, testing, treatment, and cure… [Read More]
IFAD and Solomon Islands Launch $20M Project for Nutrition, Climate Resilience & Rural Incomes
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the Solomon Islands have signed an agreement for a US$20 million project aimed at enhancing food security, improving nutrition, and building climate resilience. The six-year Agricultural Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) project is expected to directly benefit over 18,000 people by strengthening traditional… [Read More]
IPC Issues Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Alert for Gaza Strip
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which includes the World Health Organization (WHO) as a member, has issued an urgent Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Alert for the Gaza Strip. The alert warns that the region is now experiencing the worst-case scenario—Famine—due to the ongoing conflict, mass displacement, restricted humanitarian access, and the collapse of… [Read More]
Barbados Secures US$50 Million IDB Loan to Boost MSME Financing
Barbados is strengthening financial access for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through a US$50 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The initiative, part of the IDB’s Flexible Financing Facility, is designed to encourage productive investments across the MSME sector. The funding will support loan guarantees issued through eligible financial intermediaries, enabling MSMEs… [Read More]
Nepalese Unions Develop Custom Training Tools for Informal Workers
A design sprint in Kathmandu, Nepal brought together 14 worker representatives to co-develop union-led training tools aimed at supporting informal domestic and waste management workers. With 84.6% of Nepal’s workforce engaged in informal employment—many of whom are women—there is a pressing need for inclusive, rights-based solutions. These workers often lack formal contracts, social security coverage,… [Read More]
EU Proposes Partial Suspension of Israel’s Participation in Horizon Europe
The European Commission has proposed a partial suspension of Israel’s participation in the Horizon Europe program. This measure specifically targets Israeli entities involved in activities funded under the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, which supports start-ups and small businesses developing disruptive technologies. The decision is linked to the EU-Israel Association Agreement, particularly Article 2, which… [Read More]
European Union Continues Support to Tackle Nigeria’s Food Crisis
The European Union has refuted claims made in a 25 July press release by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), which alleged that the EU, along with other international donors, had made significant cuts to humanitarian aid addressing nutrition insecurity in Nigeria. According to the EU Delegation in Nigeria, these claims are inaccurate. The EU Civil Protection… [Read More]
European Union Allocates €1.1M for Urgent Water Relief in Basra
In response to the worsening water crisis in Basra, located in southern Iraq, the European Union has allocated EUR 1.1 million in humanitarian aid. The funding will support emergency efforts to meet urgent water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) needs over a six-month period, focusing on the most vulnerable populations. Around 500,000 people are estimated to… [Read More]
Apply Now: Digital Freedom Fund Grants Open for Summer 2025
In June 2025, the Digital Freedom Fund approved its latest round of grants, awarding 11 projects with a combined total of approximately EUR 380,000. These grants aim to support litigation that advances digital rights across Europe. With this new round, the Fund has now awarded over 130 grants worth nearly EUR 5 million since its… [Read More]
