EBRD and Italy Partner on Sustainable Agriculture Pilot Programme in Egypt with €5 Million
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is cooperating with Italy to strengthen Egypt's agriculture sector. To launch the new project, Italy has invested €5 million of fresh funds to the EBRD Small Business Impact Fund.
Tackling Trauma in Kurdish Region
In Iraq’s Kurdish region, years of war and displacement have left many people struggling with trauma. Therapists explain that fear, anxiety, and depression are widespread, especially among those who survived violence.
Separated and Traumatised: Children Flee Al-Fasher, Arrive in Tawila Without Parents
According to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), over 400 children arrived in Tawila in North Darfur without their parents a month after violent attacks in Al-Fasher.
Norway and Gulf Partners Strengthen Humanitarian Co-operation as Global Needs Rise
Norway has called on Gulf countries to step up coordination on humanitarian aid as global needs reach record levels.
UNFPA Struggles to Save Gaza Mothers as Health System Collapses
At least 15 women each week in Gaza are giving birth outside any health facility, often without trained midwives, pain relief, or basic medical supplies. Some deliver alone, others rely on neighbors with no medical training.
Tunisia’s Economy Rebounds as Social Safety Nets Expand
Tunisia’s economy finally looks like it’s turning a corner after years of slow growth and the long shadow of COVID-19.
UAE Pledges $15 Million to Support UN’s Humanitarian Response in Sudan
The United Arab Emirates pledged $15 million to the UN Refugee Agency to boost humanitarian aid for Sudan and its neighbors.
China Pledges US$100 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
China’s will be donating $100 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, hoping to ease the crisis and help rebuild, as President Xi Jinping announced the move during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on December 4, 2025.
UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Seeks US $260 M to Aid 9.3 Million Yemenis Under New 2025–2027 Recovery Plan
FAO has reveiled its 2025–2027 “Emergency, Resilience and Development” plan, aiming to give about $260 million into Yemen.
Red Cross Cuts 2,900 Jobs, Slashes 2026 Budget Amid Global Donor Fatigue
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that it will be cutting its 2026 budget by 17%, bringing it down to 1.8 billion Swiss francs, which is about $2.23 billion.
MRG in UK Offers €20,000 Grants to Minority Rights Groups in MENA
The Minority Rights Group is offering €20,000 grants to nonprofit civil-society organisations working for minority and marginalized groups in Lebanon, Tunisia, Palestine and Morocco.
OIF Backs Young Lebanese Eco-Entrepreneurs with Green Light for Startup Projects
The Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF) has selected seven young Lebanese innovators to receive backing for their environment-friendly business ideas through its Cap innovation program.