The Citi Foundation has announced a $5 million grant to support Prosperity Now’s ABC Initiative (Asset-Building for Children), a program designed to help low-income families across the United States access child savings opportunities and build long-term financial security. The initiative will focus on increasing awareness and adoption of new child savings accounts, including the newly… [Read More]
Humana Foundation Announces $12.2 Million in Grants to Support Emotional Health Programs
The Humana Foundation has announced more than $12.2 million in new grants to strengthen emotional health initiatives across the United States. The funding will support nonprofit organizations and university research teams working to address loneliness, depression, and social isolation among seniors and veterans. The 2026 grant program focuses on expanding community-based solutions that improve mental… [Read More]
Canada Invests $5.8 Million to Upgrade Wastewater Infrastructure in St. Clements
The Government of Canada has announced a federal investment of more than $5.8 million to improve regional wastewater infrastructure in the Rural Municipality of St. Clements, Manitoba. The funding will support the expansion and modernization of the East Selkirk Wastewater Treatment Lagoon to strengthen community services and support future growth. The investment is being provided… [Read More]
Austrian Biotech Startup Epitome Therapeutics Secures €4 Million to Advance Gene Expression Platform
Vienna-based biotechnology startup Epitome Therapeutics has announced €4 million in funding to accelerate the development of its precision epigenome editing platform and expand its team. The financing will support the company’s research programmes focused on creating new therapeutic approaches for regulating gene expression. The funding round includes a €2 million oversubscribed pre-seed investment and an… [Read More]
AI Data Infrastructure Startup Clairva Raises $500K to Expand Licensed AI Dataset Platform
AI data infrastructure startup Clairva has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding in a round led by Venture Catalysts through its angel network. The investment will support the company’s efforts to expand its licensed data ecosystem and strengthen its role in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence infrastructure market. Founded in 2025 by Sunil Nair, Sabari Raju,… [Read More]
Mtwara Launches Multi-Stakeholder Forum to Advance Marine Conservation and Blue Economy
A new Mtwara Seascape Multi-Stakeholder Forum has been launched in Tanzania to strengthen marine conservation, improve coordination among stakeholders, and promote sustainable opportunities within the country’s growing blue economy. The forum brings together government institutions, local communities, research organizations, civil society groups, and private sector actors to work together in protecting Mtwara’s marine and coastal… [Read More]
European Investment Bank Provides €50 Million Loan to Support Lact’Union’s Growth and Sustainability
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €50 million loan to support the growth and modernization programme of French dairy cooperative Lact’Union. The financing will help strengthen industrial capacity, upgrade facilities, and accelerate the company’s transition toward more sustainable production. The investment is part of Lact’Union’s 2026–2029 development programme and will support industrial improvements… [Read More]
PAHO Expands Emergency Health Response After Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is expanding its emergency health response in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June 2026. The organization is supporting the Ministry of Health by deploying technical experts, coordinating emergency medical teams, assessing damaged health facilities, and delivering critical medical supplies. The earthquakes have caused… [Read More]
PAHO/WHO and Partners Strengthen Efforts to Prevent Violence Against Children in Brazil
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the Human Development and Violence Research Centre (DOVE), and several partner organizations have strengthened collaboration to prevent violence against children through an international seminar held in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The two-day hybrid event, titled “Violence and Child Development: Evidence and Policy Pathways for Prevention in Brazil,” brought… [Read More]
African Development Bank Connects Tunisian Businesses to Investment and Procurement Opportunities
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting investment and economic growth in Tunisia by connecting local businesses with procurement opportunities financed by multilateral development institutions. The announcement was made during the 22nd Tunisia Investment Forum, held in Tunis on 25–26 June 2026. Organized by the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia) under… [Read More]
African Development Bank and Lake Chad Basin Commission Launch $10 Million Project to Restore Lake Chad
The African Development Bank Group and the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) have launched a $10 million technical support project aimed at restoring the ecological and economic functions of Lake Chad while strengthening the resilience of millions of people who depend on the lake for their livelihoods. The Technical Support Project for the Restoration of… [Read More]
Regional Partners Unite to Boost Financing for Food Systems Transformation Across the IGAD Region
Regional and international development partners are coming together in Nairobi to strengthen financing for food systems transformation across the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region. The high-level workshop is being organized by IGAD in collaboration with the UN Joint SDG Fund, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, AGFUND, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA),… [Read More]
Papua New Guinea Advances Labour Law Reforms Through Social Dialogue
Papua New Guinea has taken a significant step toward modernizing its labour laws as representatives from the government, employers’ organizations, workers’ organizations, and key legal institutions agreed on the next phase of labour law and policy reforms through a tripartite social dialogue process. The meeting of the Tripartite Labour Law and Policy Reform Working Group,… [Read More]
Ireland Announces €1 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
The Irish Government has announced €1 million in emergency humanitarian assistance to support relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026. The funding was announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee and Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora Neale Richmond. The financial assistance will… [Read More]
Burkina Faso’s Economy Shows Strong Resilience as World Bank Calls for Job-Creating Reforms
Burkina Faso’s economy demonstrated strong resilience in 2025 despite ongoing security challenges, with real GDP growth increasing to 5.3%, up from 4.8% in 2024, according to the latest Burkina Faso Economic Update released by the World Bank. Real GDP per capita also improved from 2.5% to 3%, reflecting steady economic progress. The report highlights that… [Read More]
UNDP and ASRA Partner to Strengthen Global Crisis Risk Anticipation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Crisis Bureau and the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA) have announced a new strategic partnership to help countries better anticipate, assess, and respond to increasingly interconnected global crises. The initiative aims to strengthen risk-informed decision-making by equipping UNDP Country Offices with advanced tools and training to manage complex… [Read More]
Community Participatory Audit Launched to Strengthen Public Trust in Solomon Islands
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) of the Solomon Islands has officially launched the Community Participatory Audit (CPA) programme in Honiara. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the European Union-funded Vaka Pasifika project, the initiative aims to improve transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in the management of public funds. The Community… [Read More]
UN Adopts 2026 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS to Accelerate Global Efforts to End AIDS by 2030
The United Nations has adopted the 2026 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS, setting new global priorities, targets and actions to accelerate progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The declaration was agreed during the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS held on 22–23 June 2026 in New York. It was adopted… [Read More]
African Development Bank and Shanghai Ocean University Partner to Advance Africa’s Blue Economy
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University have signed a new partnership agreement to strengthen Africa’s blue economy, expand skills development, and promote sustainable use of marine resources. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on June 29, 2026, will support cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, marine science, blue economy development, academic exchange, and… [Read More]
World Bank Approves $750 Million to Support Kenya’s Governance and Social Protection Reforms
The World Bank Group has approved a US$750 million Development Policy Operation (DPO) to support Kenya’s efforts to strengthen governance, improve public financial management, and expand social protection for vulnerable communities. Approved on June 29, 2026, the Second Kenya Fiscal Sustainability and Resilient Growth Development Policy Operation aims to improve transparency in the use of… [Read More]
World Bank Group Announces New Support to Mobilize Investment for Ukraine’s Recovery
The World Bank Group has announced new financing, partnerships, and risk-sharing initiatives to support Ukraine’s recovery and help mobilize billions of dollars in public and private investment. The measures were unveiled at the 2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference and aim to rebuild critical infrastructure, create jobs, strengthen energy security, and accelerate economic reforms. The World Bank… [Read More]
Kyrgyz Republic to Boost Reforms and Job Creation with World Bank Financing Package
The World Bank Group has approved a new financing package to support economic reforms, strengthen public services, and promote job creation in the Kyrgyz Republic. The initiative aims to improve energy security, attract private investment, and support sustainable economic growth through a broad reform agenda. Approved on June 29, 2026, the Second Sustainable and Inclusive… [Read More]
World Bank Group Opens Madrid Office to Boost Investment and Job Creation in Emerging Markets
The World Bank Group has opened a new office in Madrid, strengthening its partnership with Spain and expanding efforts to mobilize private capital, support investment, and create jobs in emerging markets. Announced on June 29, 2026, the Madrid office will serve as a central platform connecting the World Bank Group with the Spanish government, private… [Read More]
