The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a €66.3 million (approximately $75 million) loan to support Serbia’s ongoing educational reforms through the Inclusive Primary Education Improvement Project. This initiative aims to enhance learning environments for primary school children across the country. The project is expected to benefit around 250,000 primary-level students, including those from… [Read More]
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Pakistan Signs WHO Agreement to Boost Childhood Cancer Survival Rates to 60% by 2030
Pakistan has officially joined the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines, becoming the second country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to take part in this initiative. The program, co-founded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, aims to improve access to quality-assured cancer medications for children in low-… [Read More]
Tanzania Secures $25M Grant to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness and Health Systems
The United Republic of Tanzania has secured a US$25 million grant from the Pandemic Fund to bolster its national health security and pandemic preparedness. This core funding is further supported by US$7 million in co-investment and US$6.7 million in co-financing, reflecting strong technical and financial partnerships dedicated to strengthening the country’s public health systems. The… [Read More]
Tanzania to Roll Out WHO’s “Beat the Heat” Initiative to Tackle Extreme Heat and Health Risks
The United Republic of Tanzania, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to implement the “Beat the Heat” Initiative to address the growing risks of extreme heat and environmental hazards. This effort focuses particularly on protecting health in workplaces and during large-scale public events. Tanzania is one of the first countries globally… [Read More]
Austin Community Foundation Grants $2.3 Million to 99 Central Texas Nonprofits
The Austin Community Foundation (ACF) has announced the distribution of $2.3 million in grant funding from its Forever Austin Fund to 99 nonprofit organizations throughout Central Texas. This funding aims to support a broad spectrum of community needs, chosen from over 530 submitted proposals. The selected nonprofits represent a wide range of organizational sizes, geographic… [Read More]
Ethiopia: IFAD to Support 5 Million Rural Residents in Strengthening Climate Resilience
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Ethiopia have signed a financing agreement to launch Phase II of the Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project (LLRP II). With total funding of US$424 million, this phase aims to support three million livestock herders in Ethiopia’s drought-prone lowlands to adapt to climate change, while indirectly… [Read More]
Empowering African Mothers: HIV Prevention at the Start of Life
Each year, Pan-African Women’s Day highlights the resilience and leadership of African women. Despite these celebrations, many pregnant and breastfeeding women remain underserved in HIV prevention efforts. These women play a central role in community wellbeing and intergenerational health, yet face systemic neglect in health systems. In 2025, the theme “Advancing Social and Economic Justice… [Read More]
IPC Issues Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Alert for Gaza Strip
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which includes the World Health Organization (WHO) as a member, has issued an urgent Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Alert for the Gaza Strip. The alert warns that the region is now experiencing the worst-case scenario—Famine—due to the ongoing conflict, mass displacement, restricted humanitarian access, and the collapse of… [Read More]
Nepalese Unions Develop Custom Training Tools for Informal Workers
A design sprint in Kathmandu, Nepal brought together 14 worker representatives to co-develop union-led training tools aimed at supporting informal domestic and waste management workers. With 84.6% of Nepal’s workforce engaged in informal employment—many of whom are women—there is a pressing need for inclusive, rights-based solutions. These workers often lack formal contracts, social security coverage,… [Read More]
Period Poverty: Why Millions of Girls and Women Can’t Afford Menstrual Products
Millions of women and girls around the world still lack access to basic menstrual products and safe water and sanitation facilities, severely affecting their ability to manage their menstrual health. This situation results in missed days at school or work and poses serious risks to their health, education, and overall well-being. Despite menstruation being a… [Read More]
Kenyan and Ugandan Civil Society Push for Inclusive HIV Services as US Funding Declines
Seven months after the Trump-Vance administration froze U.S. global aid, African countries severely affected by the cuts to health programs have begun implementing alternative strategies to address the funding crisis. While governments act urgently to fill the gaps, queer rights groups in Kenya and Uganda have raised concerns about being excluded from these interventions, stressing… [Read More]
UK NGOs Mark Race Riots Anniversary with CEO-Led Solidarity Statement
Ahead of the first anniversary of the race riots in the UK, 43 leaders from UK-based NGOs have issued a solidarity statement reaffirming their commitment to anti-racist leadership. The statement emphasizes a shift towards global solidarity, equitable relationships, mutual learning, and collective action in the international development and humanitarian sectors. The NGO leaders acknowledge their… [Read More]
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]
Youth Strategic Investment Fund Welcomes Two New Organizations in 2025
Each year, the Youth Strategic Investment Fund provides long-term support to organisations driving youth-led change. Through this initiative, selected organisations receive grants totalling £550,000 over five years to cover core operational costs. In addition to financial support, each organisation is offered tailored expert assistance valued at £175,000 to strengthen their capacity and long-term sustainability. These… [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]
Global Tiger Day 2025: Putting Indigenous Communities at the Heart of Tiger Conservation
This Global Tiger Day, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) highlights the vital role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in protecting wild tigers. These communities have coexisted with tigers for generations, safeguarding landscapes that are essential not only for wildlife but also for ecosystem services such as water security, forest regeneration,… [Read More]
Vodafone Foundation Expands Emergency Response Programme to Boost Global Crisis Preparedness
The Vodafone Foundation is expanding its global emergency preparedness by pre-deploying Instant Network Emergency Response (INER) kits to seven additional international locations. This move is aimed at enhancing the Foundation’s ability to provide rapid connectivity during crises and disasters. These new hubs—located in Albania, Czechia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ireland, Mozambique, and Portugal—will… [Read More]
WHO Raises Alarm Over Soaring Malnutrition Rates in Gaza
Malnutrition in the Gaza Strip has reached crisis levels, with a sharp increase in deaths recorded in July 2025. Of the 74 total malnutrition-related deaths this year, 63 occurred in July alone. These included 24 children under five, one child over five, and 38 adults. Many of the deceased were already in critical condition or… [Read More]
Over 1.3 Million Displaced Sudanese Start Returning Home as Aid Needs Soar
As conflict continues across much of Sudan, more than one million internally displaced Sudanese have begun returning home, alongside an additional 320,000 people crossing back into Sudan from neighboring countries such as Egypt and South Sudan. Many of these returns are to areas like Khartoum, Sennar, and Al Jazirah, despite the severe destruction caused by… [Read More]
The Gambia Secures $19.93 Million ADF Grant to Address Fragility and Boost Rural Opportunities
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $19.93 million grant for The Gambia under the Resilience Building – Vulnerable Youth and Women Support Project. The funding aims to improve access to essential social services in underserved areas and promote sustainable livelihoods, addressing the structural drivers of poverty, fragility, and irregular migration. This initiative falls… [Read More]
Child Poverty Surge in Spain Leaves One-Third of Children Without Summer Breaks
Approximately 2.8 million children in Spain—around one in three—come from families that cannot afford a summer vacation. This situation reflects Spain’s position as the EU country with the highest child poverty rate. According to Save the Children, one in three Spanish households with children faces financial barriers that prevent them from accessing summer holiday experiences,… [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]
New Recognition for IUCN Med’s Leadership in Mediterranean Blue Economy
The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation (IUCN Med) was honored with the 2025 Sustainability, Environment and Nature Award at the sixth edition of the Proa 2025 Awards held in Málaga. Organized by the Andalusian Maritime-Marine Cluster (CMMA), the awards recognize outstanding maritime and marine initiatives both in Andalusia and internationally. IUCN Med was awarded for… [Read More]
