Adam Smith International Supports Iraq Reform Programs
Adam Smith International (ASI) implements two major UK-funded reform programs in Iraq, aiming to strengthen governance, bolster security institutions, and advance economic diversification efforts across federal and regional authorities.
Featured Project: EU’s €12M ‘Green Forward’ Initiative Accelerates Green and Circular Economy Transition Across Eight Mediterranean Countries
Green Forward is an EU-funded regional initiative that supports the development of Green and Circular Economy (GCE) across eight Southern Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia.
The Politics of Aid: Norwegian NGO Rejects Millions in U.S. Funding Over Values-Based Restrictions
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) took a principled stand by rejecting roughly NOK 400 million ($40–43 million) in U.S. State Department funding.
Education Cannot Wait Announces USD 22 Million Investment to Help Children in Sudan Return to School
Education Cannot Wait announced a 22 million USD investment to restore safe learning and psychosocial support for nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children in Sudan.
Water Security: The Defining Global Challenge of the 21st Century
As water is increasingly weaponized in modern conflicts, global groups and German development projects are actively repairing leaky infrastructure, building desalination plants, and protecting vital supplies.
Yasmine El Hagry: Changing Orphan Care in Egypt
Yasmine El Hagry went from university volunteering to helping build Sanad for Orphans, an organization in Egypt that improves care homes, teaches life skills, and empowers young adults leaving care.
Jordan Plans National Strategy for Climate Finance
Following royal directives from His Majesty King Abdullah II, Jordan is taking major steps to protect its water, food, and energy supply.
The Global Push to Dismantle UNRWA and the Battle for Palestinian Refugee Rights
For over 75 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has provided essential education, medical care, and food to millions of Palestinian refugees.
Iqlaa Launches First Call to Accelerate Morocco’s Creative Businesses
Morocco’s creative economy just got a massive power-up. Backed by the EU, Africalia, the Hiba Foundation, and the French Institute, Iqlaa is a high-octane new accelerator arming young creators with elite training, industry networking, and grants up to 450,000 dirhams.
Water is Life: Bringing Clean Drinking Water to Upper Egypt
The "Water is Life" project by the Sawiris Foundation brings clean drinking water, treatment plants, and filtered water systems to families in Upper Egypt.
Italian-Egyptian Initiative Launches DESITA Fashion Design Institute for Women
The Italian-Egyptian initiative DESITA has launched a new fashion design institute for women and girls in Egypt. Funded by the EU and AICS under the TAMKEEN Programme, the project provides specialized training to boost women's economic empowerment and strengthen Egypt's garment industry.
How Media Connect Empowers Young Journalists Across the Mediterranean
Media Connect empowers young journalists across North Africa and the Middle East by providing EU-funded training, mentorship, and resources to build an ethical and inclusive media landscape.
