Funding News: UAE Funds First Planned Community in Gaza to Support Reconstruction
As part of early post-war reconstruction efforts, the United Arab Emirates has announced plans to finance Gaza's first planned community on the devastated outskirts of Rafah in southern Gaza
Success Story: Egypt’s Shahira Youssef Reimagines Fashion Through Impact and Innovation
Egyptian businesswoman Shahira Youssef, a fellow of the Cartier Women's Initiative, is transforming the fashion industry by focusing on social impact and sustainability.
UAE Pledges $11 Million Deal for Sudan as Aid to Refugees Nears Billions
The United Arab Emirates donated $11 million to support emergency relief efforts related to the Sudanese crisis as part of an international humanitarian agreement. In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis, the commitment was made during a UN Security Council meeting and formalised with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Gaza’s Women and Newborns Face a Health Crisis Under Israel’s War
Medical professionals and humanitarian reports claim that the conflict in Gaza has seriously harmed the health of women and newborns. Many pregnant women are giving birth without the necessary care, hospitals have been destroyed or closed, and medical supplies are in short supply.
Ireland Commits Millions to Palestine and Global Aid Efforts
Ireland reinforced its commitment to long-term development and humanitarian relief by announcing €42 million in additional funding for Palestine. The money will be distributed through UN organisations and Irish Aid partners to assist Palestinians who are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, particularly in Gaza and the West Bank.
Germany Steps Up as a Lifeline for Millions Across MENA
As humanitarian needs increase and global aid budgets decline, Germany has reaffirmed its position as a vital partner of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in the Middle East and North Africa.
U.S. Pulls Out of 66 International Bodies in Major Shift Away from Global Cooperation
As part of a larger effort to stop the United States from participating in international organisations that he claims don't serve American interests
Empowering Women to Lead MENA’s Green Revolution
Although the Middle East and North Africa's (MENA) transition to a green economy offers significant growth potential, it also runs the risk of widening already-existing social divides.
How New Funding Models are Fixing Big Problems
In the Arab world, giving is evolving from straightforward, one-time gestures to a more intelligent, structured system. Large organizations are now developing long-term plans to help with jobs, healthcare, and education in place of individual acts of kindness.
Israel Suspends Major Help Groups in Gaza
Israel suspended 37 well-known humanitarian organisations, including Oxfam, the International Rescue Committee, and Doctors Without Borders (MSF), as of January 1. A disagreement over new staff vetting regulations led to the action.
One Year into Syria’s Political Transition, Public Opinion Reveals Deep Divisions
One year after the launch of Syria’s political transition, a new nationwide survey by ETANA Syria paints a picture of a society still deeply divided along sectarian and regional lines.