During a visit to Beirut, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced additional funding to support Lebanon amid rising regional conflict. Belgium has released €2 million for short-term humanitarian aid, supplementing the €2 million already allocated for 2026. An extra €2 million will be directed through UN agencies to strengthen Lebanese authorities’ capacity to provide essential… [Read More]

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has opened applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund, offering approximately $6 million in training grants to help local businesses close skill gaps and strengthen the state’s workforce. Michigan businesses have until April 24, 2026, to apply through their local… [Read More]

Nepal and the Philippines recently engaged in a high-level exchange to share experiences and best practices in addressing climate risks, despite being geographically distant. The dialogue focused on how each country could adopt proven systems and approaches from the other, enabling them to accelerate climate action without repeating trial-and-error processes. The discussions emphasized national climate… [Read More]

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomed the outcomes of the One Health Summit held in Lyon, France, as a defining moment for the continent’s role in global health. African leaders, including H.E. John Mahama and H.E. Duma Boko, ensured that Africa’s priorities under the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS)… [Read More]

The European Commission has announced a €700 million pledge to the Global Fund, reinforcing the EU’s role as a key player in global health financing. Unveiled by Commissioner Jozef Síkela at the One Health Summit in Lyon, the commitment is part of a wider effort to combat infectious diseases and strengthen health systems worldwide. Alongside… [Read More]

DBS Foundation has announced SGD 4.9 million in grant funding for its 2025 cohort of 22 social enterprises and small-and-medium enterprises across Asia, marking the 11th edition of its grant programme. Since its launch in 2015, the programme has supported purpose-driven businesses tackling pressing societal challenges through innovative and scalable solutions. Beyond funding of up… [Read More]

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has announced nearly €500,000 in funding for ten youth-led climate justice projects across Ireland in 2026. The initiative forms part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to empowering young people to take a leadership role in climate action within their communities. The projects include both national and regional initiatives,… [Read More]

A new International Labour Organization (ILO) report has called for stronger protections and reforms in Pacific labour migration schemes, emphasizing measures such as reducing migration costs, allowing easier employer changes, and expanding healthcare access for migrant workers. The report, Temporary labour migration schemes in the Pacific through the lens of international human rights and labour… [Read More]

In partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco and the Moroccan Federation for Cultural and Creative Industries (FICC), IFC has launched a strategic analysis of Morocco’s creative and cultural industries (CCIs), highlighting their economic significance, growth potential, and key development drivers. The report, Assessment of the Creative and Cultural Industries in Morocco: Market Challenges, Opportunities, and… [Read More]

The Israeli military conducted a massive wave of airstrikes across Lebanon, hitting 100 sites within just ten minutes. This operation, described by Israel as its largest coordinated attack, struck areas including south Lebanon, the Beqaa Valley, and central Beirut, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries. Hospitals were quickly overwhelmed, issuing urgent calls for blood… [Read More]

Children who remain in school longer and achieve higher educational outcomes generally earn better wages and have improved employment prospects as adults. Researchers have begun to explore whether similar long-term benefits extend to those who receive childhood vaccinations. Evidence from Burkina Faso suggests they do. By analyzing differences in vaccination coverage across regions and birth… [Read More]

On World Health Day 2026, Nigeria marked the theme “Together for health. Stand with science” by highlighting how evidence-based approaches are driving improvements in public health across the country. Central to this effort is the implementation of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), which ensures that scientific evidence informs policy, disease prevention, early… [Read More]

In late March, Angola witnessed a nationwide polio vaccination campaign that transformed neighborhoods, communes, and municipalities into vibrant celebrations of life. The campaign brought together local authorities, families, community leaders, churches, young volunteers, health professionals, and national and international partners, including the private sector, to ensure no child was left unvaccinated. The images from across… [Read More]

The Government of Canada has launched a new research funding initiative, the FRESH Team Grant, to support school food programs across the country. Announced by Secretary of State for Children and Youth, Anna Gainey, and Minister of Health, Marjorie Michel, the program allocates $12.6 million over three years to strengthen research on the health, well-being,… [Read More]

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has announced over €1.4 million in funding through Culture Ireland’s Regular Grants Programme to support the global promotion of Irish arts. This funding will enable 208 projects across 44 countries, spanning architecture, circus, dance, film, literature, music, theatre, visual arts, and multidisciplinary initiatives. Minister O’Donovan highlighted… [Read More]

Ireland has announced an additional €3 million contribution to support vital public services in Palestine, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee confirmed. This funding will be channelled through an EU mechanism to ensure continued operation of essential services, including education and healthcare, amid a financial crisis confronting the Palestinian Authority. The contribution forms… [Read More]

The Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, has announced a €2 million investment aimed at expanding training and supports for schools to effectively respond to behaviours of concern, with the overarching goal of improving outcomes and experiences for children. This initiative focuses on early intervention, de-escalation, and promoting wellbeing, while ensuring school staff are… [Read More]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has announced the opening of the 2026 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, backed by €750,000 in funding. The scheme is delivered through a partnership between the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Heritage Council, and is aimed at helping farmers restore and protect… [Read More]

The Green Finance Facility (GFF) in North Macedonia is helping turn climate finance into practical improvements for households, businesses, and public health. Supported by the UN Joint SDG Fund, the programme enables families to replace old wood-burning stoves with cleaner heating systems such as heat pumps, while also helping small businesses invest in renewable energy… [Read More]

The Green Finance Facility (GFF) in North Macedonia is helping turn climate finance into practical improvements for households, businesses, and public health. Supported by the UN Joint SDG Fund, the programme enables families to replace old wood-burning stoves with cleaner heating systems such as heat pumps, while also helping small businesses invest in renewable energy… [Read More]

On World Health Day, the message is clear: human health is deeply connected to the health of the environment. Clean air, safe water, fertile soil, and biodiversity are essential for human survival and wellbeing, yet growing pollution, land degradation, unsustainable water use, and biodiversity loss are putting these natural systems under severe pressure. The article… [Read More]

The Government of Japan has committed USD 39 million to support the International Organization for Migration’s global operations in 2026, aligning with IOM’s Global Appeal and reinforcing humanitarian assistance for vulnerable populations worldwide. The funding will help IOM respond to conflict, disaster, and complex humanitarian crises while also strengthening border management in affected countries. IOM… [Read More]

Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to see slower economic growth in 2026, with the World Bank projecting the region to expand by 2.1%, down from 2.4% in 2025. Growth is expected to improve slightly to 2.4% in 2027, but the overall outlook remains subdued. According to the latest regional economic update, the slowdown… [Read More]