As the war continues to strain Ukraine’s health system, the partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union is playing a critical role in maintaining essential health services while advancing long-term system reforms. Through the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST)–WHO project, the collaboration combines emergency interventions with structural improvements… [Read More]
Iraq: EBRD Introduces SME Financing and Business Development Initiatives
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has officially launched its SME finance and development programmes in Iraq, marking a significant step in strengthening support for the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises. The launch event in Baghdad outlined the Bank’s strategic priorities and highlighted planned and potential initiatives aimed at developing Iraq’s SME sector and… [Read More]
Estonian Development Cooperation Strengthened by €25.6M in ESDTEV Foreign Funding
ESDTEV Secures €25.6M in Foreign Funding for Estonian Development Cooperation in 2025In 2025, the Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (ESDTEV) secured €25.6 million in external funding to expand the scope and impact of Estonia’s development cooperation projects. This funding not only supports partner countries in achieving their development goals but also generates nearly €300,000… [Read More]
2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO Call Invites Women Scientists Across Mexico
L’Oréal Groupe Mexico, in partnership with UNESCO and the Mexican Academy of Sciences (AMC), has launched the 2026 call for applications for the “For Women in Science” program on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11). The initiative aims to promote and recognize the achievements of women scientists in Mexico while… [Read More]
Esmée Funding Open for Habitat & Species Restoration: Tender Invitation
Esmée Fairbairn is seeking experienced consultants to conduct a review of its work supporting habitat and species restoration since the launch of its 2020 strategy. The review will inform the organisation’s future work through to 2027, with a focus on the first outcome under the Space for Nature priority: restoring biodiversity at scale on land… [Read More]
4G Capital Secures Investment from GIF Growth to Expand Informal Sector Financing
GIF Growth has announced a strategic investment in 4G Capital, a leading fintech dedicated to providing ethical financial services to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya and Uganda. This partnership aims to expand financial access for underserved entrepreneurs, particularly those in the informal economy who are typically excluded from traditional credit due to the… [Read More]
$20M Boost for African Startups as Delta40 Leads Funding Round
Kenya-based venture firm Delta40 has successfully raised $20 million to expand financing for early-stage startups across Africa. The funding round was supported by prominent backers, including the Soros Economic Development Fund and the Rockefeller Foundation, and attracted 54 investors from 13 countries, comprising development finance institutions, foundations, family offices, and 25 startup founders. Fourteen of… [Read More]
Economic Relief: Grants Open for Small Businesses
The Minneapolis Foundation has launched the Economic Response Fund, backed by contributions from more than 35 Minnesota companies and individual donors, to provide $4 million in support for small businesses across the state. The fund will be distributed through seven nonprofit partners with extensive experience in small business assistance, ensuring that financial aid reaches communities… [Read More]
Empowering Women in STEM: Innospec and Africa Gifted Foundation Join Forces
Innospec, a global specialty chemicals company, has announced a new partnership with the Africa Gifted Foundation (AGF) to expand access to world-class STEM education for young women across Africa. The collaboration will support five talented students in pursuing four-year STEM degrees at African universities, complemented by a specialist summer school, mentorship, and internship opportunities. The… [Read More]
Airtel Africa Foundation Awards $1M ICT Scholarships in Uganda
Airtel Africa Foundation has awarded 3.85 billion Ugandan shillings (approximately $1 million) in fully funded scholarships to 20 students in Uganda to pursue ICT-related degrees at leading universities, including Makerere University and Kyambogo University. The initiative aims to address structural gaps in access to higher education, as only 5.7% of Ugandans aged 10 and above… [Read More]
Saving Lives: Ensuring WASH Access for Vulnerable Children
World Vision inaugurated the Regional Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Forum in Comayagua, Honduras, bringing together government officials, cooperation agencies, private sector partners, and civil society organizations to address critical challenges in safe water access, sanitation, and hygiene across Latin America and the Caribbean. In his opening remarks, Joao H. Diniz, World Vision’s Regional Leader… [Read More]
Sustaining HIV Care in Ukraine: NGOs Brave Winter and Conflict
The ongoing war in Ukraine has transformed everyday life into a constant struggle, with even routine tasks becoming extraordinary challenges. For the partner organizations of the Community Action for HIV Control (CAHC) project, delivering HIV services across the country now requires navigating blackouts, air raids, and displacement. Despite these hardships, CAHC and its 18 Ukrainian… [Read More]
San Diego Foundation Grants Nearly $2M to Help Families Facing Hardship
On February 11, 2026, the San Diego Foundation announced $1.9 million in Unity Fund grants to support local nonprofits in addressing basic needs as shifts in federal funding continue to strain the region’s safety net. These grants aim to help organizations sustain essential services such as food, stable housing, and healthcare for vulnerable San Diego… [Read More]
Strengthening India’s STEM Pipeline for Women Leaders
India’s scientific achievements are increasingly visible globally, with Indian-origin researchers leading laboratories, contributing to space missions, advancing biotechnology, and shaping artificial intelligence systems. While these successes highlight the country’s intellectual depth, questions remain about how inclusive the pipeline producing these talents really is. Ensuring women’s participation in STEM requires more than celebration—it demands structural reform… [Read More]
EU Partners with Uzbekistan to Boost Rehabilitation and Reintegration Strategies
On 10 February 2026, under the leadership of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS) under the President of Uzbekistan, government officials, international organisations, and civil society representatives met in Tashkent to align priorities and validate coordination mechanisms for reintegration and rehabilitation activities for the year ahead. The discussions focused on integrating the EU-funded… [Read More]
Bridging the Gap: Quality Education Through Offline-First Tech
At Asante Africa Foundation, ensuring access to quality education goes beyond geography and internet connectivity. The organization focuses on partnerships that address systemic barriers and provide practical, context-sensitive solutions for both learners and educators. Since 2021, Asante Africa Foundation has collaborated with Learning Equality, an edtech nonprofit committed to educational equity. Through this partnership, Learning… [Read More]
Landmark IFC-Banco Industrial Partnership to Boost Jobs in Guatemala
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, and Guatemala’s leading financial institution, Banco Industrial, have announced a landmark USD 850 million transaction aimed at expanding access to credit for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Guatemala. The financing package combines IFC’s own funds with a bond issuance in international capital… [Read More]
Case Study: Tackling SEAH Through Business Action
Principle 10 of the GAIA framework emphasizes that businesses are accountable for preventing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) and must learn from both risks and reported incidents. Companies have a responsibility to workers and stakeholders, including boards and shareholders, to act transparently, report on operations and supply chain due diligence, and share lessons learned. Recognizing… [Read More]
$6.3M from Japan Strengthens Polio Eradication in Afghanistan
The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has contributed US$6.3 million to UNICEF to support polio eradication and strengthen routine immunization across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. The 12-month initiative aims to reach over 12 million children under five with lifesaving polio vaccines through both supplementary immunization activities and routine services…. [Read More]
$4M Investment Expands Plastic Recycling in Vietnam
Norfund has invested USD 4 million in Vietnam’s Circular Plastics Company (CPC) to expand production at its recycling plant near Ho Chi Minh City. The facility processes used PET plastic into recycled materials for packaging, with an annual capacity of 31,000 metric tons of recycled PET flakes and 14,000 metric tons of food-grade recycled PET… [Read More]
$12.4M Project Launched to Boost Jandar Power Plant in Syria
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a US$12.4 million project to stabilize electricity supply in Syria by maintaining the Jandar Power Plant, one of the country’s most critical electricity generation facilities. Funded by Japan and implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, the project aims… [Read More]
Boosting Power in Syria: UNDP, Italy, and Norway Invest $10.7M
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Governments of Italy and Norway, has signed a US$10.7 million agreement to restore electricity generation at Syria’s Deir Ali power plant. The project, implemented in collaboration with Syria’s Ministry of Energy, aims to strengthen the national power grid and improve electricity reliability for households, public… [Read More]
European Union Strengthens Iraq Reintegration Programs
The European Union, through its Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), is providing €8 million over 18 months to support Iraq in strengthening community reintegration, stability, and social cohesion for families affected by conflict and displacement. The initiative, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), focuses on Iraqi nationals returning from Al-Hol camp while also assisting… [Read More]
