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]
Civil Society Calls on Government to Boost Immunisation Financing
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), led by the Vaccine Network for Disease Control (VNDC), are intensifying pressure on the Nigerian government to prioritise immunisation financing as a critical national health investment. At a press conference in Abuja, themed “If You Have to Make a Choice, Choose Immunisation!”, the coalition stressed the urgency of sustained and timely… [Read More]
Kenya Clean Energy Startups Secure 83% of Africa’s $550M July 2025 Investment
In July 2025, Kenya emerged as the dominant force in Africa’s clean energy startup ecosystem, securing 83% of the continent’s $550 million startup funding. The major contributors to this success were Sun King and d.light. Sun King closed a landmark $156 million securitisation deal, while d.light expanded its receivables financing by $300 million. Structured by… [Read More]
Mozambique Farmers Embrace Innovation Through Agricultural Field Days
In Mozambique, farmers from multiple districts across three northern provinces are actively participating in field day events designed to enhance their practical agricultural knowledge. These events aim to promote the adoption of new technologies and techniques that can significantly improve crop production and productivity. Field days include hands-on training for men, women, and youth engaged… [Read More]
Scaling Agricultural Innovation Through Field Days: A Grassroots Approach
In Mozambique, communities across several districts in the northern provinces are benefiting from field day activities that aim to enhance their practical agricultural knowledge. These events are designed to introduce farmers to new technologies and techniques that can significantly improve agricultural production and productivity on their farms. Field days bring together men, women, and youth… [Read More]
Liberia Launches Rice Revolution with Quality Seeds to Achieve Food Self-Sufficiency
Rice is a vital part of daily life in Liberia, both culturally and economically. It is the country’s staple food, consumed at every level of society, and provides nearly half of the calorie intake for adults. It also plays a crucial role in household spending, with about 15% of average household expenses going toward rice…. [Read More]
Radio IITA and Yam Breeding Program Boost Women’s Role in Agriculture
At the heart of IITA–CGIAR’s mission lies a strong dedication to improving livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa by ensuring that advanced agricultural research translates into real-world benefits. This commitment was recently brought to life through a transformative outreach event for female yam farmers, jointly organized by Radio IITA and the IITA Yam Breeding Program. The initiative… [Read More]
ASEAN and BIMSTEC Experts Gather in Jakarta to Drive Regional Agri-Market Integration
As Asia’s agri-food systems continue to evolve rapidly, experts and researchers from ASEAN and BIMSTEC countries are gathering in Jakarta to address mutual challenges and explore opportunities for sustainable and inclusive agricultural development. The gathering is a two-day Policy Roundtable and Inception Workshop held on 4–5 August and jointly organized by IFPRI, IFAD, BIMSTEC, SEARCA,… [Read More]
