On July 2, 2025, BudgIT Foundation, through its Natural Resources and Climate Governance team and with support from Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria, hosted a high-level roundtable in Abuja on promoting renewable energy adoption. The event brought together government representatives, private sector actors, civil society, and academia to discuss strategies for scaling renewable energy… [Read More]
Local Voices, Real Impact: Insights on Localising Aid from Dakar
On June 18, 2025, BudgIT, in collaboration with Connected Development, hosted a Pause and Reflect session in Dakar, Senegal. The event was intentionally designed as a space for civil society organisations, community-based organisations, community leaders, and development actors to share candid reflections on what it truly means to localise development aid. Unlike typical conferences or… [Read More]
Global Fight Against Poverty Gains Momentum Through Diverse Initiatives
Global efforts to combat poverty are gaining momentum through a multifaceted approach involving legislative action, educational initiatives, research partnerships, and innovative technological solutions. Lawmakers, educators, researchers, and technologists are collaborating to address the complex challenges of poverty, aiming for sustainable and impactful change. Key Takeaways Bipartisan legislative efforts in the U.S. are crucial for sustaining… [Read More]
Qatar Faces Criticism Over Jailing of Bahai Community Leader
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has strongly condemned Qatar following the sentencing of Remy Rowhani, the 71-year-old leader of the country’s Bahai community, to a five-year prison term. The organization denounced the verdict as a severe blow to religious freedom and an act of targeted persecution. Key Takeaways Remy Rowhani, president of the National Spiritual Assembly… [Read More]
Free Funding Opportunities for Community Groups – Apply Today!
Looking to bring in extra funds for your community group? A free online session hosted by easyfundraising will show you how to unlock unrestricted funding simply by encouraging your supporters to shop online. The session will guide participants on how every online purchase—from groceries to holidays—can generate free donations for your group. Becky Coleman from… [Read More]
EBID Secures $40 Million Credit Line from India Exim Bank to Boost African Development Projects
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and India Exim Bank have signed a commercial credit line agreement worth USD 40 million in London. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman of EBID, and Mr. Ashok Kumar Vartia, Chief Executive of India Exim Bank’s London Branch. This agreement… [Read More]
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Secures Historic $2 Billion Gift from Phil and Penny Knight
The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Knight Cancer Institute has received a record-breaking $2 billion donation from Phil and Penny Knight, marking the largest single gift ever made to a U.S. university, college, or academic health center. The gift is intended to transform the future of cancer care and set a global standard in… [Read More]
Mines Advisory Group Wins 2025 Hilton Humanitarian Prize on 30th Anniversary
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has announced that the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) will receive the 2025 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. MAG is a humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding organization that focuses on landmine removal and reducing armed violence in communities affected by conflict. Since 1989, MAG has helped over 23 million people across more… [Read More]
New Dairy Grant Program to Boost Farm Growth and Promote Sustainability
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened applications for the Dairy Profitability Enhancement Grant, a new initiative aimed at improving financial stability and long-term sustainability for dairy farms across the state. This program, formally known as the Dairy Profitability and Enhancement Program (DPEP), provides technical assistance, resources, and guidance to farms of all sizes,… [Read More]
Mayor Adams Celebrates NYC Nonprofit Week with Record Contract Registrations, Boosting Support for Local Nonprofits
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services (MONS) launched “NYC Nonprofit Week” to highlight the city’s support for nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to vulnerable New Yorkers. As part of the celebration, the administration announced a major contracting milestone: 812 human service contracts were submitted for registration on… [Read More]
Angola Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive Targeting 7 Million Children
Angola has launched the first round of its National Polio Vaccination Campaign, targeting 6,852,372 children under the age of five across all 326 municipalities. The official launch took place in Camama, Luanda province, and was attended by national, provincial, and municipal authorities, along with representatives from the United Nations System and international partners. The campaign… [Read More]
New Mexico Courts Announce Funding to Strengthen Regional Behavioral Health Services
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in New Mexico has announced that local, tribal, or quasi-government organizations are eligible to receive up to $45,000 in each of the state’s 13 behavioral health regions. The funding aims to support regional planning efforts required under the newly enacted Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act, a law… [Read More]
Afghanistan: Increased Support to Help Vulnerable Communities in Crisis
More than half of Afghanistan’s population, around 23 million people, urgently need humanitarian support as the country faces a deepening crisis. Acute malnutrition is widespread, with over 3.5 million children under the age of five and more than a million pregnant women affected. The situation has been further strained by the return of many Afghans… [Read More]
2025 Keepers of the Earth Fund: Indigenous Partners Leading Climate Action and Disaster Recovery
The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF), an Indigenous-led initiative at Cultural Survival, has announced its 2025 partnerships with Indigenous communities worldwide. Since its inception in 2017, KOEF has supported 440 projects in 42 countries with over $2.6 million in small grants, directly empowering Indigenous Peoples to design and implement their own advocacy and development… [Read More]
£120m Regeneration to Transform Newcastle Brownfield Site into 2,500-Home Neighbourhood
A new £121.8 million funding package has been approved to accelerate the transformation of Quayside West at Forth Yards in central Newcastle. The investment will support essential remediation, groundworks, and infrastructure to overcome long-standing barriers that have left this prime riverside site derelict for decades despite its proximity to Newcastle Central Station and the city… [Read More]
Council Awards $500,000 to Support 42 Local Not-for-Profit Organizations
Sutherland Shire Council has awarded $500,000 in grants and subsidies to 42 local not-for-profit organisations through its Annual Community Grants and Subsidies Program. The initiative highlights the council’s ongoing commitment to assisting those most in need across the community. This year saw record demand, with 83 applications totaling more than $1 million in requests, underlining… [Read More]
IDB Lab Invests $1.5M in Aviva to Boost Financial Inclusion in Mexico
IDB Lab, the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, has announced a $1.5 million investment in Aviva, a Mexican fintech startup founded in 2022. Aviva uses AI-powered kiosks to expand access to financial services among underserved communities across Mexico, marking IDB Lab’s first venture-debt operation in Latin America. The investment… [Read More]
UK Supports Mindanao Solar Plant to Deliver Clean Energy to 82,000 Filipino Families
A major renewable energy project in the Philippines has begun construction, marking a significant step forward in the country’s clean energy transition. A UK-backed 99-megawatt solar power plant in Tantangan, South Cotabato represents a ₱4.49 billion investment that will provide electricity to more than 82,000 households while helping cut annual carbon emissions by 66,000 tonnes…. [Read More]
Ken Dodd Happiness Centre Project Shelved Due to Funding Shortfall
A multi-million-pound project to create a “happiness centre” in honour of Liverpool comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd has been cancelled after failing to secure funding. The £15 million centre, planned for construction next to the Royal Court Theatre, was approved by Liverpool Council last year. It was envisioned as a cultural landmark, showcasing Sir Ken’s… [Read More]
Mpox in Malawi: How Community Action Successfully Beat the Outbreak
Mpox, declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in August 2024, has continued to pose challenges in several African countries, including Malawi. The country reported its first case on 16 April 2025, followed by an outbreak declaration a day later. By mid-July, 59 confirmed cases had been recorded, mostly in Lilongwe and Mangochi districts…. [Read More]
Marubeni Expands Pharmaceutical Business in Africa to Strengthen Strategic Platform
Marubeni Corporation has expanded its pharmaceutical business in Africa by completing an investment in Phillips Healthcare Corporation (Phillips Pharma) on August 4, 2025, making it a Marubeni equity-method affiliate. This investment builds on Marubeni’s prior healthcare initiatives, such as its contribution to a new antimalarial drug development program in Africa and participation in the AAIC… [Read More]
World Leaders Called to #ActForHumanity as Global Crises Escalate
On this World Humanitarian Day, tribute is paid to the countless humanitarians who risk—and too often lose—their lives while helping others. Women leaders and local responders, who stand at the frontlines of crises, face double threats: targeted both for their work and for who they are. This commemoration honours those killed in service and salutes… [Read More]
World News in Brief: Gaza Aid Crisis, Deadly Floods in South Asia, and Somalia Drought Worsened by Funding Cuts
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that half a million people in Gaza are on the brink of famine, with alarming levels of acute malnutrition being reported. Despite ongoing efforts, only 47 percent of the daily target food supplies are reaching those in need. The agency stressed that a ceasefire is essential to allow… [Read More]
