KfW and World Bank Invest €500M+ in Morocco’s Sustainable Rail Network
KfW Development Bank and the World Bank have signed a cooperation agreement to modernize Morocco’s public transport system and reduce carbon emissions.
Palestine Ministry of National Economy Grants Over $5 Million to Startups
Nine Palestinian startups officially received new investment grants at the Ministry of National Economy. Minister Mohammad Al-Amour oversaw the signing of these agreements, which were managed by the IPSD II project.
UAE Foundation Launches $500 Million Fund for 10 African Countries
The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity has launched a major new project called the Beginnings Fund. This initiative aims to deploy $500 million over the next five years to help mothers and newborns in Africa
Volleyball Foundation and Generations For Peace Launch Refugee Program in Jordan
The FIVB Volleyball Foundation and Generations For Peace (GFP) announced a new partnership that will lead to the establishment of a major Volleyball Programme in Zarqa, Jordan. This project is designed to support the young refugee population, who are the most affected by the aftermath of displacement
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.