The United States has suspended some funding for its flagship HIV/AIDS relief program, PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief), raising alarms among international organizations and members of Congress about the immediate impact on patients and global projects. PEPFAR, established in 2003, has been credited with saving over 26 million lives and providing antiretroviral therapy… [Read More]
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Canada Launches Greener Homes Program to Lower Energy Bills and Reduce Emissions
Canada has launched the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP), a new initiative aimed at helping low- to median-income households reduce energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions through no-cost home retrofits. Buildings are Canada’s third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, making energy-efficient heating, cooling, and power critical to tackling climate change. The program represents a… [Read More]
UN Report: Human Rights in DPR Korea Remain Dire After a Decade
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) interviewed 314 witnesses who fled the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), along with consulting organizations and experts, to assess the country’s human rights situation since 2014. The findings reveal that conditions have not improved and, in many cases, have worsened, bringing further suffering to the population. James Heenan,… [Read More]
Nepal Appoints First Woman Prime Minister as UN Voices Solidarity During Crisis
Ms. Karki has been appointed as Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister by President Ram Chandra Poudel, who administered the oath of office in a ceremony attended by youth representatives, senior officials, and foreign diplomats. She has been given the responsibility of organizing fresh elections within six months. Before this, she served as the first and… [Read More]
Namibia Rolls Out HPV Vaccination to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
In Namibia, 10-year-old Andra Chigova from Windhoek is proudly encouraging other girls to get vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause of cervical cancer. She recently received her HPV shot as part of the country’s national vaccination campaign launched by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in August 2025, with support from… [Read More]
Ebola Vaccination Campaign Begins in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of confirmed Ebola cases has begun in Bulape health zone, Kasai Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the declaration of a new outbreak. An initial batch of 400 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine, drawn from a stockpile of 2,000 doses prepositioned in Kinshasa, has… [Read More]
Nigeria Hosts National Policy Dialogue on Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health
Nigeria is taking significant steps to prioritize adolescent health, well-being, and development through multisectoral collaboration, in line with the National Health Sector Strategic Blueprint and the National Policy on Health and Development of Adolescents and Young People. This commitment was reinforced at the National Policy Dialogue on the Future of Adolescent and Youth Sexual and… [Read More]
Haiti Advances Landscape Management to Boost Food Security
Agriculture is central to rural livelihoods in Haiti, providing income for most families and employing two-thirds of the rural population. Yet the sector continues to face serious challenges that deepen rural poverty, which affects up to 75 percent of low-income households who often lack access to essential services. Years of underinvestment in rural infrastructure, public… [Read More]
Kenya’s Ambitious Climate Pledge: Bold Vision or Unrealistic Goal?
Kenya has released its latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, setting ambitious targets to cut emissions by 35% and transition to a resilient, green economy by 2035. While the plan positions Kenya as a climate leader, contributing only 0.16% of global greenhouse gas emissions, experts caution that ambition alone does not ensure justice for the… [Read More]
USAID Funding Loss Threatens Global Fight Against Deadly TB
At the end of 2024, global tuberculosis (TB) control showed some signs of recovery after setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Shorter and less toxic regimens for drug-resistant TB improved treatment success rates, while rapid diagnostic advances and promising vaccine developments provided hope that countries might meet global TB reduction targets. Despite this, TB remained… [Read More]
Prince Harry Donates $150,000 to Imperial College for Blast Injury Research
Prince Harry, during a visit to Imperial College London’s White City Campus, announced a $150,000 donation from The Archewell Foundation to support the university’s Centre for Injury Studies. The funding will aid the Centre’s work developing prostheses for children injured in conflict zones, including Ukraine and Gaza, and help improve treatments for child amputees and… [Read More]
Minister O’Sullivan Highlights Role of Group Water Schemes at National Conference
At the opening of the National Federation of Group Water Schemes’ annual conference in Galway, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD reaffirmed the Government’s strong support for the group water scheme sector. He praised its role in sustaining rural communities, describing the movement as innovative, efficient, and deeply community-rooted, and… [Read More]
IOM Seeks $16.8M to Scale Up Earthquake Response in Afghanistan Before Winter
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is scaling up life-saving assistance following the powerful earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan. In line with the joint humanitarian appeal, IOM is urgently seeking USD 16.8 million to support 134,000 affected people, many of whom have been displaced. The country is already grappling with multiple crises, and the earthquakes… [Read More]
Thailand’s Labour Department Enhances Protection for Women Domestic Workers
Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW), with support from the ILO’s EU-funded PROTECT project, is advancing efforts to extend labour rights to domestic workers, most of whom are women. The initiatives focus on educating workers about their rights and strengthening the ability of labour inspectors to ensure effective enforcement across the country. A… [Read More]
Kazakhstan Strengthens National Capacity with ILO Labour Inspection Training Program
Kazakhstan is advancing its efforts to modernize labour inspection and strengthen compliance with international labour standards through a recent training-of-trainers course organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Turin, Italy. Supported by the ILO project on promoting occupational safety and health through social dialogue in the mining sector, four officials from the State Labour… [Read More]
Embracing Climate-Smart Growth: A Net Win for Uganda’s Future
Climate change poses a significant threat to Uganda’s economic future, with projections showing it could cut growth by up to 3.1% by 2050. This could push more than 613,000 people into poverty and force 12 million into internal migration. The World Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Uganda, launched in Kampala, highlights… [Read More]
CSR Funding Strengthens Subhojanam Kitchens with New Equipment
Touch Stone Charities, an organization affiliated with the Hare Krishna Movement, has received kitchen equipment worth ₹3 lakh from PharmaZell Pvt. Ltd. as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The equipment was formally handed over by PharmaZell MD, Anant Dattatray Barbadhikar, to Nishkrinchan Bhakta Das, President of Touch Stone Charities. PharmaZell’s HR… [Read More]
The Asia Foundation Names 2025 William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding
The Asia Foundation has announced the 2025 cohort of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding, recognizing three outstanding young leaders from Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka for their commitment to advancing peace, justice, and community resilience. The fellowship honors early and mid-career professionals who have demonstrated both leadership and promise in the field of… [Read More]
Mãezinha of Rincão: A Woman of the Sea Pioneering Change in Her Community
On the western coast of Santiago Island in Cabo Verde lies the tranquil fishing village of Rincão, where the Atlantic Ocean shapes the rhythm of daily life. Among the village’s modest homes and bustling fish markets, Maria Sábado Horta Fidalgo, known affectionately as Mãezinha, has carved out a remarkable path. At 44, she is more… [Read More]
King County Allocates $755,000 in Grants to Strengthen Local Food Infrastructure Amid Federal Funding Cuts
King County Executive Shannon Braddock announced today that a total of $755,000 in grant funding has been allocated to support local hunger relief organizations, farm businesses, and food distributors following the abrupt withdrawal of federal funds for a planned South Seattle Community Food Hub earlier this year. The grants are intended to help these organizations… [Read More]
UK Promotes Inclusion in Public Health: Launch of Sign Language Training for Health Workers in Guatemala
The United Kingdom Government, through its Embassy in Guatemala, has launched the 2025 Sign Language Course Cycle in Quetzaltenango, marking a significant step toward inclusive healthcare in the region. This programme is aimed at personnel from the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) and seeks to strengthen communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing patients,… [Read More]
Nepal Crisis: Army Deployed as Youth Protests Turn Deadly Amid Political Turmoil
Nepal is grappling with widespread unrest as youth-led anti-corruption protests have left at least 30 people dead, with the death toll continuing to rise amid ongoing political uncertainty. The protests, organized by self-described “Gen Z” groups, initially aimed to oppose corruption, nepotism, and restrictions on social media. However, the demonstrations escalated dramatically after security forces… [Read More]
European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina Launches Call for First Youth Advisory Board
The European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has opened applications for its inaugural Youth Advisory Board (YAB), a group of fifteen young leaders who will provide guidance on EU-driven policies, projects, and initiatives. The board offers a unique opportunity for young people to directly engage with the EU office in BiH and contribute to… [Read More]
