Yemen Crisis: EU Allocates €9.5M to YDR Consortium as Recent Escalation Displaces 200,000+
With €9.5 million in EU funding, the Yemen Displacement Response (YDR) Consortium—led by the Danish Refugee Council alongside Acted, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and IOM—is delivering shelter, WASH, and protection to over 321,000 displaced people across 11 governorates in Yemen.
Fondation Hirondelle: Saving Lives and Building Peace Through Trusted Media
Fondation Hirondelle is a Swiss non-profit that builds and supports independent local media to save lives, combat misinformation, and foster peace across crisis-affected regions worldwide.
Urgent $122M Needed to Save Essential Aid in the Middle East and North Africa
Aid agencies urgently need $122 million across 10 Middle East and North Africa operations to prevent severe cuts to basic health, shelter, and education services by the end of 2026.
Critical Funding Shortage Forces UN to Slash Food Aid for 700,000 Palestinians
Due to severe funding shortages, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) is cutting essential food aid for 700,000 Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
New Project Launched to Support Vulnerable Groups and Refugees in Jordan
Oxfam and Un Ponte Per have launched the "Rabee" project in Jordan to provide protection, legal counseling, mental health support, and financial aid to vulnerable families and refugees.
From Grassroots Heroes to Global Recognition: Why Sudan’s Community Volunteers Deserve the Nobel Peace Prize
udan’s local volunteer-led Emergency Response Rooms, backed by fiscal host The Social Change Nest, have earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for their frontline humanitarian work during the country's devastating conflict.
Restoring Childhood and Resilience: How EU-Backed Programs Are Helping Palestinian Children Learn and Play
EU-supported UNICEF summer programmes provided nearly 300,000 children in Gaza and the West Bank with safe spaces to learn, play, and heal from the psychological impacts of conflict.
Community-Based Humanitarian Action: Social Workers Revive Education in Yemen
Dedicated social workers and EU-supported initiatives are helping millions of out-of-school children in Yemen trade labor and chores for classrooms and bright futures.
JHR Program Advances Women’s Rights and Media Freedom in Turkey and Tunisia
The Canada World – Voice for Women and Girls program by Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) empowers women and Syrian refugees in Tunisia and Turkey by using independent media, skills training, and policy advocacy to advance gender equality and human rights.
The Global EbA Fund & Friends of Nature Project: Helping Levant Farmers Fight Climate Change
Global EbA Fund project implemented by Friends of Nature uses agroforestry to boost climate resilience, restore soil, and secure rural livelihoods across the Levant.
Local Innovation in Lebanon: How WingWoman Is Fighting Period Poverty and Environmental Waste
WingWoman Lebanon is a local NGO that combats period poverty and environmental waste by producing reusable hygiene products and creating sustainable income opportunities for women.
Regional Culture and Media Funding: AFAC Awards Grants to Over 80 Creative Projects Across the MENA Region
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) has awarded 2026 grants to over 80 regional projects across digital media, creative writing, visual arts, and documentary film to support independent storytelling, archiving, and social resilience in fragile contexts.
