An unprecedented philanthropic investment of $16.4 million is set to significantly expand Australia’s leading leadership development initiative for the social sector — Social Impact Leadership Australia (SILA). This funding aims to build the capacity of CEOs and organisations addressing complex social and environmental issues, by helping to close the leadership development gap between corporate and… [Read More]
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UK Launches Civil Society Covenant to Strengthen Community Partnerships
The UK government has published the Civil Society Covenant following nearly a year of consultation and negotiation with civil society. The Covenant serves as a formal agreement aiming to create a respectful and supportive environment where civil society is both engaged as a partner and empowered to hold government accountable. It sets the stage for… [Read More]
£30 Million Funding Boost for Local Leaders Across UK Nations to Spur Innovation
The UK government has announced that local leaders across all four nations of the United Kingdom will each receive at least £30 million to direct science and technology funding towards their regional strengths. This initiative, part of the £500 million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, aims to unlock transformative research and innovations that improve everyday life… [Read More]
Clean Water, Better Lives: Angola’s Urban Sanitation Project Making a Difference
The Institutional and Sustainability Support to Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Angola, funded by the African Development Bank since 2015, has had a transformative impact on communities struggling with access to safe water and sanitation. Previously, many families relied on distant river sources, leading to high rates of waterborne diseases. Now, with improved… [Read More]
DOST-ASTI Announces ASTICON 2025 to Shape the Philippines’ Digital Future
The Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) will host the Advanced Science, Technology and Innovation Convention (ASTICON) 2025 on August 5, 2025, at Novotel Manila, Araneta City. The event aims to reinforce the agency’s commitment to innovation, research, and collaboration for a tech-driven future in the Philippines. Themed “Preparing… [Read More]
Global Dialogue Highlights Women’s Leadership in Peace, Security, and Diplomacy
Cambodia has made notable progress in advancing the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, demonstrating its commitment to gender inclusion in peacebuilding and diplomacy. Since 2006, the country has deployed over 10,000 UN peacekeepers, including 946 women. By June 2025, women have accounted for more than 20% of Cambodia’s peacekeeping forces since October 2024—one of… [Read More]
$3 Million Boost for Global Partnerships in Indigenous Health Research
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is allocating $3 million to support international research collaborations that address neurodegeneration among Indigenous populations worldwide. This initiative is part of the 2024 NHMRC–Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA): Indigenous Health Research grant opportunity. Two research teams comprising Australian and… [Read More]
England’s Recycling Services to Get £1.1 Billion Upgrade
The UK government has announced a £1.1 billion investment to overhaul recycling services across towns and cities in England, funded through packaging reforms. Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh confirmed that the funding will support infrastructure improvements and modernized waste collection systems. This marks a major shift from the previous system, where local councils and taxpayers… [Read More]
Africa Climate Summit 2025 Set to Deliver Real Climate Action Led by African Voices
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, has announced progress on preparations for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 September 2025 in Addis Ababa. This major continental event aims to advance Africa’s priorities in global climate negotiations and… [Read More]
AIIB and BTG Pactual Partner on $160M Climate Infrastructure Deal in Brazil
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and BTG Pactual have signed a seven-year, USD160-million on-lending facility to support the financing of climate-aligned infrastructure projects in Brazil. This agreement represents AIIB’s largest private-sector transaction in Brazil and its first collaboration with BTG Pactual, which is the largest investment bank in Latin America. The initiative aims to… [Read More]
Aid Funding Crisis Exposes Fragile Localisation Promises by INGOs
In early 2025, the global aid landscape was disrupted when the United States government issued an Executive Order drastically cutting or suspending much of USAID’s work. This move slashed approximately $60 billion from U.S. foreign assistance, significantly affecting global humanitarian and development operations. As the U.S. previously accounted for nearly 30% of aid from DAC… [Read More]
African Development Bank and OPEC Fund Partner to Strengthen Environmental and Social Safeguards Across Africa
The African Development Bank and the OPEC Fund for International Development have launched a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing environmental and social safeguards across Africa. The initiative was inaugurated through a continent-wide capacity-building workshop held from 3–5 June 2025 at the OPEC Fund Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The event convened over 50 development professionals from… [Read More]
TUI Futureshapers Expands to Portugal and North Africa, Turning Social Issues into Business Opportunities
The TUI Care Foundation has launched two new initiatives under its global TUI Futureshapers programme, aimed at transforming social challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities in tourism. The latest projects target Portugal and North Africa, offering tailored support to aspiring social entrepreneurs seeking to develop sustainable tourism businesses. In Portugal, the new phase of TUI Futureshapers builds… [Read More]
WHO Certifies Timor-Leste as Malaria-Free Nation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for the nation. This recognition places Timor-Leste among 47 countries and one territory globally that have achieved malaria-free status. It is also the third country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to receive this certification, following the Maldives… [Read More]
Rebuilding Lebanon’s Health Sector Amid Crisis: Global Partnerships in Action
Lebanon’s ongoing political, economic, and social crises have highlighted the urgent need for robust and sustainable healthcare solutions. In response, a high-level ceremony was held on July 23 at the Amel Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) in Bazourieh to launch the second phase of the SAQIRH project. Hosted by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD)… [Read More]
Inclusive Job Access in Kenya Boosted by ILO-Backed Online Employment Platform
Kenya has undertaken a significant modernization of the National Employment Authority Integrated Management System (NEAIMS), transforming it into an inclusive and accessible online portal for public employment services (PES). This overhaul aims to create a more efficient, user-friendly platform that meets the needs of all jobseekers, including vulnerable groups. Supported by the International Labour Organization… [Read More]
Mauritius Youth Lead Ocean Conservation Efforts at “Ocean” Film Screening
Over 200 youth and stakeholders gathered at Star Cinema Bagatelle in Mauritius for a screening of the documentary Ocean, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Organized by IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Reef Conservation Mauritius, and Shoals Rodrigues under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) initiative, the event aimed to raise awareness on marine… [Read More]
Central Africa Unveils New Roadmap to Boost Health Security
Africa CDC and its strategic health partners in Central Africa have developed a joint roadmap for 2026–2027 aimed at strengthening regional health security. This initiative responds to the region’s ongoing vulnerability to recurring and long-lasting health crises, including the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases. These challenges highlight the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach,… [Read More]
New Africa CDC Portal to Revolutionize Health Knowledge Sharing in Africa
The mpox outbreak, which began affecting seven African countries, has now spread to 26, illustrating the growing challenge of containing the disease. The complexity is heightened by the presence of four distinct clades and several sub-strains, including Clade I, known for its higher mortality rate, and Clade IIB, which is sexually transmissible and currently spreading… [Read More]
Southern Africa Faces Sharp Rise in Malaria Infections
Malaria is witnessing a troubling resurgence in southern Africa, with countries like Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia, and Zimbabwe reporting notable outbreaks. The increase signals persistent challenges in eradicating the disease across the continent. According to data from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Zimbabwe saw a dramatic rise in suspected malaria cases… [Read More]
Pre-Call Announcement: Water4All 2025 Funding Opens 12 September
The European Water4All research programme is preparing to launch a new call focused on the theme “Water and Health.” This initiative brings together 31 participating countries aiming to fund research that enhances the understanding and management of water’s role in human, animal, and environmental health. The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) will participate in… [Read More]
New Funding Agreements to Improve Education in Mauritania and Chad
The Governments of Mauritania and Chad have signed funding agreements for the Regional Engagement for Learning and Collaboration in Education (RELANCE) Project, backed by the World Bank and the Federal Republic of Germany. The total financing amounts to $137 million, aimed at transforming the education systems in both countries. RELANCE seeks to improve education sector… [Read More]
New World Bank Report Highlights India’s Urban Resilience Opportunity
A new World Bank report emphasizes the immense economic potential of Indian cities, projecting that by 2030, 70 percent of new jobs will originate from urban areas. However, it warns that immediate action is necessary to address the impacts of extreme weather events, which could otherwise lead to billions in future economic losses. Titled Towards… [Read More]
