The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank Group, has signed a new guarantee agreement with LABORAL Kutxa to expand access to microloans and social loans. Backed by the InvestEU program, the agreement will allow the MONDRAGON credit cooperative to allocate up to €150 million in financing, supporting more than 7,000 micro‑enterprises… [Read More]

The United Nations has welcomed a major funding contribution of $1.8 billion from the United States to support global humanitarian operations. The announcement comes as humanitarian needs continue to rise due to ongoing conflicts, climate-related disasters, and widespread displacement across multiple regions. According to the UN, the funding will help sustain life-saving assistance in some… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a financing package of up to €1 billion for FiberCop, Italy’s leading digital infrastructure company, to expand and modernize the national ultrafast broadband network. The first tranche of €500 million was signed in Rome by EIB Vice‑President Gelsomina Vigliotti and FiberCop Chairman and CEO Massimo Sarmi, backed by… [Read More]

Norway has announced that it will provide nearly NOK 700 million in funding to support global women’s rights initiatives through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women in 2026. The funding aims to strengthen gender equality, improve women’s health services, and protect the rights of women and girls worldwide at a time when… [Read More]

UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher addressed the press in New York regarding the impact of United States humanitarian funding on global relief operations. He thanked U.S. Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz and U.S. Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom Jeremy Lewin for their… [Read More]

Transboundary water governance has traditionally focused on “blue water” — rivers, lakes, and aquifers — but recent work highlights the critical importance of “green water,” the moisture stored in soil and vegetation that cycles back into the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration. These invisible flows travel across borders and continents, linking countries through rainfall patterns… [Read More]

The United Nations outlines ongoing global priorities focused on addressing humanitarian crises, strengthening peacebuilding efforts, and improving coordination across international development systems. The update reflects growing concerns over rising global needs driven by conflict, displacement, and economic instability. The briefing emphasizes the importance of multilateral cooperation in responding to complex emergencies, particularly in regions affected… [Read More]

Kindergartens and child development centers are more than physical spaces; they are environments where children play, learn, connect, and grow. While infrastructure is essential to their well‑being, it must be complemented by strategies that ensure quality interactions, supportive staff conditions, and sustainable operations. The Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) works with countries in Latin America and… [Read More]

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Partnership (IPC) has confirmed that food security conditions in Sudan continue to worsen, with famine risks escalating in 14 areas across three states. This follows earlier confirmations of famine in Kadugli and El Fasher, and likely famine in Dilling, alongside alerts in Um Baru and Kernoi where acute malnutrition… [Read More]

CARE is marking the 80th anniversary of its iconic CARE PACKAGE® by launching a modern version designed to meet today’s global humanitarian crises. The new CARE PACKAGE® for Emergencies aims to reach one million people worldwide by 2030, providing timely, life‑saving support to communities affected by disaster and displacement. The original CARE PACKAGE® was first… [Read More]

The United Nations reports that humanitarian operations continue across multiple conflict-affected regions, even as violence and instability intensify in several parts of the world. Aid convoys have successfully reached hard-to-access communities, particularly in Ukraine, where frontline areas in Donetsk and Kharkiv continue to receive essential supplies despite ongoing heavy bombardment. In the Middle East, the… [Read More]

Acutely malnourished children in Somalia are already suffering the consequences of a worsening global food crisis. Conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted humanitarian supply chains, forcing aid to be rerouted at higher costs and longer delays. The price of importing therapeutic peanut‑based food has more than… [Read More]

Queensland’s Stronger Homes Grant program has been expanded to provide more flood‑affected homeowners with resilience funding to protect their properties against future flooding. Grants of up to $10,000 are now available in seven additional disaster‑hit communities, including Barcoo, Bulloo, Bundaberg, Isaac, Rockhampton, Quilpie, and Western Downs. The expanded program covers disasters such as the 2025… [Read More]

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) emphasizes that successful land restoration depends on combining scientific research with strong community participation. The approach highlights that restoring degraded landscapes is not only a technical challenge but also a social process that requires collaboration between researchers, local communities, policymakers, and development partners. The blog explains that land degradation… [Read More]

A new humanitarian partnership between the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints has been announced in Salt Lake City to expand support for vulnerable people, including migrants and host communities across Latin America. The initiative will increase access to jobs, skills training, and small business opportunities, helping… [Read More]

Pakistan, in partnership with the World Health Organization, has launched the Prime Minister’s National Programme for the Elimination of Hepatitis C in Islamabad, with the goal of reaching 1.6 million people in the capital over the next six months and eventually 164 million nationwide. The initiative aims to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health… [Read More]

The European Union has launched the Global Health Resilience Initiative (GHRI), a new strategic framework aimed at strengthening global health systems and improving preparedness against future health emergencies. The initiative focuses on building more resilient, equitable, and coordinated health responses across countries while reinforcing international cooperation in health security. A central objective of the initiative… [Read More]

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Innovation Fund has announced a new investment in BioHope, a healthcare company focused on advancing personalized medicine in kidney transplantation. The funding is intended to support the development and clinical progress of innovative technologies designed to improve transplant outcomes and patient care. BioHope is working on solutions that aim to… [Read More]

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services in Dominica, in collaboration with PAHO, hosted a four‑day technical mission from May 5–8 to advance the development of National Integrated Surveillance Guidelines. These guidelines will form part of a forthcoming Digital Health Library and are intended to strengthen Dominica’s national public health surveillance system. The guidelines… [Read More]

The Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) Foundation has launched a new £20,000 grant initiative to provide additional support to charities it has previously funded. The programme marks the foundation’s first three full years of grant-giving and is designed as a one-off follow-on funding opportunity to strengthen ongoing community impact. The initiative is open to all charities… [Read More]

The World Health Organization recommends adults consume no more than 2000 mg of sodium per day, equivalent to one teaspoon, with even lower amounts advised for children. Excess salt intake is a leading risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, which remain among the top causes of death in the Americas. Despite this, sodium consumption… [Read More]

The Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced the launch of a $30 million Tech Venture Fund aimed at supporting early-stage deep tech startups based in Qatar. The fund is designed to accelerate innovation by investing in companies working at the intersection of technology, economic development, and climate or… [Read More]

The United Nations system for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has launched its Annual Results Report for 2025, showcasing how joint UN support is helping countries address climate, economic, and social pressures while building stronger, more resilient communities. The report was introduced at a high‑level briefing attended by senior UN leaders and CARICOM Chair, Prime… [Read More]