KSrelief & UNDP Grant Fuels Solar Jobs for Women in Yemen
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have teamed up on a US $2.5 million project to empower Yemeni women and bring solar technology to families in need.
Amid Sudan’s Tragedy, Hope Still Breathes
A devastating attack on El Fasher Maternity Hospital in North Darfur, Sudan, reportedly killed at least 460 patients and their families.
UAE’s Hamdan Foundation Hosts Global Gifted Education & AI Summit
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences concluded the 3rd World Giftedness Center International Conference under the theme “Educating the Gifted in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI).”
Aswan Forum 2025: Charting African-Led Pathways to Peace, Trust, and Inclusive Development
Leaders and development experts gathered in Aswan, Egypt from October 19–20 for the 5th edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, focusing on African-led solutions to global challenges.
EIB Group donates €750 000 to support humanitarian relief in Gaza
The EIB Institute, the philanthropic and social impact arm of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), has announced a donation of €750,000 to help alleviate the humanitarian suffering in Gaza, with a particular focus on medical aid and health-related support.
Netherlands Launches FemFocus 2026–2030 to Empower Women in Africa and MENA
The Dutch government has introduced the FemFocus 2026–2030 grant programme, aiming to empower women across Africa and the Middle East.
The Egyptian Clothing Bank: Giving Clothes, Giving Hope
The Egyptian Clothing Bank is changing lives by doing something simple—giving clothes to those who need them.
Morocco: AICHA Project Tackles Gender-Based Violence and Early Marriage in Beni Mellal-Khénifra
In Morocco's Beni Mellal-Khénifra region, the AICHA project is making significant strides in combating gender-based violence (GBV) and early marriage.
Egypt Joins Horizon Europe: A Strategic Milestone in EU-Egypt Research Collaboration
On October 22, 2025, Egypt officially became the second African country to associate with Horizon Europe, the European Union's flagship research and innovation programme.
European Union Commits €4 billion & €75 million to Egypt at First Ever EU-Egypt Summit in Brussels
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participated in the first EU-Egypt Summit held in Brussels, together with the President of the European Council António Costa, and the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Türkiye Convening: The Humanitarian Leadership Academy & Save the Children Mobilise Turkish and Syrian Aid Actors in Gaziantep
The Locally-led Humanitarian Action Conference (HX Gaziantep), held on 14 – 16 October in Gaziantep, Türkiye, created a convening space and fostered dialogue in the Turkish and Syrian humanitarian community.
Awareness on the Ethical Concerns Over the Rise of AI-Generated Poverty Images in Aid Campaigns
Aid organisations are increasingly using AI-generated visuals to depict poverty, children and conflict-affected people. These images show extreme scenes—malnourished children, cracked earth, and suffering survivors—yet they are not real photographs.