After more than a decade of conflict, Syria is entering a pivotal moment following the 2024 transition. The country faces immense challenges, but also significant potential to rebuild livelihoods and restore economic stability. Central to this recovery are Syrian workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses that have endured years of instability, demonstrating resilience that can serve as… [Read More]
What to Expect for Latin America & Caribbean Development in 2026
Uncertainty defined 2025 in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with economic, social, and political volatility reaching historic highs. These pressures are set to continue in 2026, fueled by shifting geopolitical alliances, evolving trade rules, and a dense calendar of elections. Some countries benefit from higher commodity prices and renewed investment, while others remain mired… [Read More]
Empowering 42M Farmers, 32M Women, and 116K Youth: Food Security Milestones of 2025
In 2025, India made significant strides in empowering millions of its citizens, from farmers to women and youth, through systemic improvements in digital health, social protection, and skills development. These changes provided stability, new opportunities, and practical support, reaching 42 million farmers, 32 million women, and 116,000 youth, and contributing to broader national progress. Dr…. [Read More]
Building Tomorrow Together: How Co-Creation is Transforming Education
When education systems fail to reflect the realities young people face, the cost extends beyond lost opportunity—it limits human potential. Around the world, millions of young people experience education that is unequal, inaccessible, or disconnected from their everyday lives. Yet these same youth often emerge as innovators, imagining solutions where systems fall short. Since 2019,… [Read More]
Controversial Vaccine Trial: Ethical Concerns Clash with Scientific Promise
A U.S.-funded medical research trial in Guinea-Bissau has sparked heated debate over ethics, necessity, and scientific validity. Public health experts have criticized the study as unethical, drawing comparisons to the infamous Tuskegee Experiment, while the U.S. government and the researchers involved have promoted it as a rare opportunity to examine broader health effects of the… [Read More]
Carvival Funding Boost: €160,000 Awarded to 42 NGOs
The Ministry for Culture, Lands, and Local Government, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretariat for Youth, Research and Innovation, Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, and Festivals Malta, has provided financial support to 42 cultural organizations through the new Funding Scheme for Youth Cultural Organizations Participating in Carnival 2026. A total of €160,000 was distributed to the organizations, reflecting… [Read More]
From Work to School: Ending Child Labour in the Philippines
Children in the Bangsamoro region of the southern Philippines have long been exposed to hazardous work, scavenging in dump sites and laboring in agricultural fields from dawn to dusk. Many collected plastics and cans for sale, facing toxic exposure while missing out on education. One former scavenger reflected, “We live near the garbage dump. We… [Read More]
How Private Investment is Powering Climate Solutions and Development in Emerging Economies
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) was established in 2002 to address challenges in delivering infrastructure projects across Africa, South, and Southeast Asia. Since its inception, PIDG has provided 232 million people with access to essential infrastructure, including renewable energy, safe transport, clean water, sanitation, digital connectivity, and climate-resilient food systems. Its work focuses on… [Read More]
Young Women Transforming Education: Stories of Innovation and Impact
Systemic barriers continue to prevent girls from completing their education, including child marriage, poverty, conflict, discrimination, and shrinking education budgets. After more than a decade leading the global movement for girls’ education, it has become clear that no single program can overcome these interconnected challenges. Real change requires systemic solutions—laws, budgets, financing systems, and global… [Read More]
Strengthening Health Services in Ukraine Through Advanced Medical Equipment
Health facilities across Ukraine continue to operate under extremely challenging conditions, putting immense pressure on the country’s healthcare system. To support the continuity of essential services, WHO, in partnership with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief), has delivered critical medical equipment to frontline-adjacent health facilities. The latest shipment included 15 anaesthesia machines,… [Read More]
Rotary Funds WHO Efforts to Shield 27 Million Children in Pakistan Against Polio
Rotary International has granted US$9.9 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) in Pakistan to support the vaccination of 27 million children in high-risk districts against polio. This funding strengthens the Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative, which conducts regular nationwide and subnational campaigns reaching over 45 million children annually. The effort is coordinated with the Government… [Read More]
Kenya Faces Severe Drought, Two Million People Vulnerable to Hunger and Health Risks
Over two million people across Kenya are experiencing worsening food insecurity following one of the driest October to December 2025 rainy seasons on record. The prolonged drought has led to rising malnutrition rates, increased risk of disease outbreaks, and disrupted access to essential health services. The short rains, which typically bring seasonal rainfall between October… [Read More]
European Union and UNDP Launch €10M Initiative to Support Afghan Women in Business
The European Union has announced a €10 million investment to launch Phase II of the Women’s Economic Empowerment through Local Enterprise Development (WE-LEAD) programme in Afghanistan. Implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the initiative aims to support Afghan women’s livelihoods and economic agency, building on the successes and lessons of WE-LEAD Phase I… [Read More]
EU Pledges €1.9 Billion in 2026 Humanitarian Aid, Supporting Nigeria and Africa with €557 Each
The European Union has announced a €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026, with €557 million specifically allocated to West and Central Africa, including the Sahel, Lake Chad basin, and North-West Nigeria. This funding excludes a separate €14.6 million dedicated to North Africa. The announcement comes amid growing humanitarian needs, with 239 million people worldwide… [Read More]
Government Investment Targets Mental Health and Wellness in Canadian Agriculture
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced a two-year, $300,000 extension to the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This renewal aims to continue supporting the mental health and wellness of Manitoba’s agricultural community, including farmers, farm families, and agricultural employees, by providing access to professional counselling tailored to… [Read More]
UK Government Plans to Equalize Cancer Treatment Across Regions
The UK government has unveiled a new National Cancer Plan aimed at ending the postcode lottery in cancer care, ensuring that patients in rural, coastal, and deprived communities have the same access to specialists, technology, and treatments as those in major cities. People living in areas with fewer cancer consultants often face long waits for… [Read More]
Global Update: Ukraine Attacks, Nigeria Food Aid Crisis, Kenya Drought Worsens
Recent developments across multiple regions highlight escalating humanitarian crises. In Ukraine, attacks have intensified in several areas, including the Odesa region, where a 17-year-old boy was killed, prompting UNICEF to call for an end to strikes on civilian zones and essential infrastructure. The southeastern city of Kryvyi Rih faced renewed attacks, disrupting communities already affected… [Read More]
Gaza War Crimes Investigation to Press Ahead in Search of Justice and Accountability
The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue investigating alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law in pursuit of justice and accountability. Srinivasan Muralidhar, Chair of the Commission, emphasized that the body operates under a mandate approved by the… [Read More]
Global Spending Gap: $30 Invested in Environmental Harm for Every $1 on Nature Protection
The United Nations has issued a strong call for far-reaching financial reform, warning that current global investment patterns are driving environmental destruction rather than sustainability. According to the State of Finance for Nature 2026 report, for every dollar invested in protecting nature, around 30 dollars are spent on activities that harm it. The report argues… [Read More]
Renewed Fighting in Syria Risks Undermining Fragile Transition Process
One year into Syria’s post-Assad transition, nearly three million refugees and internally displaced people have returned home, signaling cautious progress after more than a decade of conflict. However, United Nations officials warn that the country remains extremely fragile, with persistent threats from ISIL, unresolved sectarian and ethnic tensions, the presence of foreign fighters, and unsecured… [Read More]
Global Surge in Internet Shutdowns Prompts UN Warning Over Digital Blackouts
The United Nations has warned of a sharp global rise in internet shutdowns, with UNESCO reporting that governments are increasingly cutting online access during protests, elections, and periods of crisis. The agency emphasized that such measures persist despite the central role of internet connectivity in democratic participation and the exercise of fundamental rights. According to… [Read More]
Unlocking Green and Blue Economy Investment Opportunities in Mauritius and Seychelles
Mauritius and Seychelles, as Small Island Developing States, face distinct yet interconnected challenges in transitioning to renewable energy and advancing circular economy models. Mauritius must address limited land and natural resources, heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels, fragmented policies, capacity gaps, and the need for large-scale infrastructure investment to meet its clean energy ambitions. Seychelles,… [Read More]
Mozambique Flood Crisis: IOM Expands Emergency Aid for More Than Half a Million Displaced
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is intensifying its emergency response in Mozambique as severe flooding continues to displace large numbers of people across the country. The organization is expanding life-saving assistance while strengthening nationwide displacement tracking, coordination, and protection efforts in collaboration with the government and humanitarian partners. Weeks of heavy rainfall have triggered… [Read More]

























