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.
Financing moves ahead for Scatec’s solar project powering Egyptalum
The Dandara Solar Energy Project, developed by Norway’s Scatec ASA (OSL:SCATC) to power Egypt Aluminium (Egyptalum) with clean energy, is progressing with the signing of letters of intent regarding project financing.
UK-Led Conference Rallies Support for Gaza Recovery — Egypt to Host Follow-Up Conference in Mid-Nov 2025
In October 2025, Wilton Park convened a three-day conference focused on Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction. Co-hosted by the governments of the ....
World Bank and UNICEF Launch New Education Project Covering Five Yemeni Governorates
The World Bank and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have jointly launched a new education initiative aimed at improving access to quality learning in five governorates across Yemen....
Jordan poised to boost aid deliveries to Gaza following end of hostilities
The Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), and their partners have over the past two years continued to send medical and food aid to civilians in Gaza
Humanitarian Lifeline in South Lebanon
Even after the November 2024 ceasefire, hunger remains a daily struggle for families across Lebanon. The latest IPC report shows that ...