In a significant display of solidarity, over 56 countries from the Global South came together virtually for the ISSCA-RIS high-level conference focused on strengthening agricultural resilience. The event aimed to promote the exchange of climate-resilient, homegrown agricultural solutions among nations facing common challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and food insecurity. This collective effort… [Read More]
Transforming Nigeria’s Horticulture Sector with Financial Innovations
In southern Nigeria, young people often struggle to access formal agricultural financing due to barriers such as lack of collateral, experience, and institutional trust. To address this, HortiNigeria partnered with Soilless Farm Lab (Eupepsia Place Limited) in 2023 to launch a youth-focused pitch competition in Ogun State. Rather than offering traditional loans or subsidies, the… [Read More]
Ireland Launches €944,585 Pilot Philanthropy Projects Under National Policy
Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer, has announced nearly €1 million in government funding for nine pilot Place-Based Philanthropy projects across Ireland. The funding, totalling €944,585, will be supported by an additional €1 million in philanthropic donations, bringing the overall investment to nearly €1.9 million. These initiatives are part of the… [Read More]
Asia’s Monsoon Disaster: Over 130 Children Dead as Floods and Extreme Weather Ravage the Region
The annual monsoon season has brought unprecedented devastation across Asia, with more than 130 children killed and many more displaced due to floods and extreme weather. Countries like China, Pakistan, Thailand, Laos, and the Philippines are facing earlier and more intense monsoon rains, a phenomenon attributed to climate change. As storms sweep across the region,… [Read More]
U.S. Government Cuts $7 Billion from Solar Energy Funding
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to cancel $7 billion in federal grants designated for the “Solar for All” initiative, a Biden-era program designed to expand solar power access to low- and moderate-income households across the United States. The initiative aimed to install solar panels for nearly 900,000 homes, particularly benefiting renters and those… [Read More]
Global Updates: Education Aid for Afghanistan, Seaweed Farming Boost in Latin America, Somalia Faces Drought Crisis
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a $3.5 million contribution from the Government of Indonesia to support its school meal programme in Afghanistan. With this funding, WFP will procure over 1,200 metric tons of fortified biscuits, benefiting 200,000 primary school children over a three-month period. For many students, this daily snack is… [Read More]
First Translational Research Grants Awarded to Accelerate Scientific Innovation
We are pleased to announce an investment of nearly £1.2 million into new translational research projects aimed at accelerating the development of treatments for brain tumours. Translational research addresses the critical gap between promising laboratory discoveries and their transformation into effective clinical therapies. This gap—commonly referred to as the “translational valley of death”—is especially significant… [Read More]
$25 Million Grant Fuels Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Research at Garvan
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research has been awarded a historic $25 million grant from the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) through its inaugural Collaborative Research Accelerator (CRA) initiative. This five-year investment will support the institute’s ambitious ‘AllClear’ program, a large-scale national and international collaboration led by Associate Professor Christine Chaffer and Professor Peter Croucher…. [Read More]
£30m Government Funding Boost for Youth Organisations in England’s Most Deprived Areas
The UK government has launched the Better Youth Spaces fund, a new capital grants programme worth £30.5 million, aimed at supporting not-for-profit youth organisations in some of England’s most deprived areas. The initiative, delivered by Social Investment Business (SIB), is designed to help organisations improve facilities and better serve young people by funding small-scale capital… [Read More]
£15 Million Funding to Revitalize 37 Local Heritage Sites Across England
The UK government has announced a £15 million investment to support 37 local heritage sites, reinforcing its commitment to preserving historic buildings and ensuring they serve modern community needs. The funding comes through the Heritage at Risk Fund, aimed at restoring heritage assets in disrepair, while transforming them into spaces that foster culture, creativity, and… [Read More]
New York Awards $20 Million in Clean Water Grants During Water Quality Month
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced over $20 million in funding for clean water initiatives across New York State through two programs: the Green Innovation Grant Program and the Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grants. The funding, released during National Water Quality Month, aims to support communities in upgrading water infrastructure, protecting public health, and enhancing resilience… [Read More]
New Grantees Announced to Bridge the Global Digital Divide
The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation have announced the 2025 grantees for their Connecting the Unconnected Funding Program. In response to a record number of applications, nine community-led projects from seven countries have been selected to receive funding aimed at building and expanding Internet infrastructure in underserved and unconnected areas. These newly awarded… [Read More]
Global Cholera Response Saves Lives Through Coordinated Action
Since January 2025, Angola has been grappling with one of its most severe cholera outbreaks in decades, with over 27,000 reported cases and more than 760 deaths. These figures represent real human suffering—families and communities struggling for survival. Stories like that of Maria, a mother from Cuanza Sul who carried her twin children in search… [Read More]
WHO and ESPEN Lead Technical Mission to Improve Schistosomiasis Drug Management in Zimbabwe
The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), through the Expanded Special Project for the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ESPEN), conducted a technical mission to Zimbabwe from 7–11 July 2025. This mission, carried out in collaboration with the pharmaceutical donor Merck and the WHO Country Office in Zimbabwe, focused on strengthening national supply… [Read More]
Ethiopia Reaches 16.8 Million Children in Second Round of nOPV2 Vaccination Campaign
Ethiopia has successfully completed the second round of its nationwide novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) campaign, reaching over 16.8 million children across ten regions. Conducted from May 30 to June 2, 2025, the campaign was led by the Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, with support from the World Health… [Read More]
Japan Provides Emergency Food Aid to Zimbabwe Amid Growing Needs
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of JPY 200 million (approximately US$1.3 million) from the Government of Japan to support 32,000 vulnerable people in Zimbabwe with essential food assistance. This aid will help provide cereals, pulses, and vegetable oil during the January to March lean season—a critical period when food… [Read More]
Indonesia Supports Afghan Schoolchildren with US$3.5M Education Aid
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$3.5 million contribution from the Government of Indonesia to support its school feeding programme in Afghanistan. This funding will allow WFP to procure over 1,200 metric tons of fortified biscuits, providing school meals for 200,000 primary school children—both girls and boys—for a period of three… [Read More]
Chad Advances Natural Resource Governance with AfDB’s GONAT Initiative
The African Development Bank Group has successfully concluded the Chad leg of its GONAT initiative (Governance of Natural Resources in Transition and Fragile States), which aims to improve natural resource governance in fragile and transitioning African countries. Launched in 2023, the initiative has moved from diagnostic studies and training module development to in-country capacity-building workshops… [Read More]
Nigeria’s Development Transformation: A Model for Africa’s Future
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and largest economy, holds a critical position in shaping the continent’s development future. With vast natural resources, a large domestic market, and a youthful population, the country is rich in potential. However, Nigeria faces persistent structural issues such as inadequate infrastructure, fiscal vulnerabilities, high unemployment, and dependence on oil revenues…. [Read More]
Costa Rica’s Digital Transformation: Localizing SDGs Through Innovation and Inclusion
The joint programme “Accelerating the Localization of SDGs through Digital Transformation” in Costa Rica is reshaping how local governments and communities use digital tools to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. It is led by national institutions such as the Institute for Municipal Development and Advisory Services (IFAM), the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy… [Read More]
UN Supports Decent Work and Social Protection Reforms in the Philippines
The United Nations in the Philippines, through a Joint Programme supported by the Joint SDG Fund and implemented by the ILO, UNDP, and UNICEF, recently held a series of regional consultations to help shape the Global Accelerator (GA) Roadmap on Decent Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions. These consultations took place from June 10… [Read More]
New Zealand Pledges NZ$2 Million to WHO for Polio Outbreak Response in Papua New Guinea
The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged a NZ$2 million contribution from the Government of New Zealand to support Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) response to its ongoing polio outbreak. This timely support comes as cases of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) continue to be confirmed through environmental and community surveillance in Lae and Port… [Read More]
Parkinson’s Foundation Funds Community Programs Across 38 U.S. States to Support Parkinson’s Patients
The Parkinson’s Foundation has announced over $1 million in community grants for local Parkinson’s disease (PD) programs across 38 U.S. states. These grants are designed to support initiatives that help people with PD live better lives by addressing their health, wellness, and educational needs. According to Foundation President and CEO John L. Lehr, local programs… [Read More]
