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Norway Announces $855 Million Funding for Humanitarian NGOs Amid Trump’s Dismantling of USAID
Norway said on Monday it would sign multi-year funding agreements with six humanitarian NGOs, several of which were hit by the sudden freeze in practically all US aid spending.
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- Investing
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- Global
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- human rights, NGOs
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Analysis: How Entrepreneurs Can Navigate the Uncertainty of USAID Funding Disruptions
Regardless of whether your enterprise directly receives USAID funding, these shifts require immediate action and long-term strategic adjustments.
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- Social Enterprise
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Which Countries Are Most Exposed to US Aid Cuts; And What Other Providers Can Do
With USAID freezing funds and repatriating staff, there is an immediate need for other donors—particularly Germany but also Canada, Japan and Sweden—to take the US’s place as lead provider in the most exposed countries.
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- Global
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- data, global development, human rights, NGOs, research
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Viewpoint: The Wrong Way to End Aid
Why? Because foreign assistance, though charitable, isn’t charity. It’s a strategic investment that safeguards America’s most important interests while reflecting its highest values.
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- Global
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Doing Business During a Crisis: Lessons for Driving Social Impact While Navigating Adversity in the World’s Toughest Environments
During a recent trip to Nairobi, Brigit Helms at Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship found her delegation engulfed in chaotic street protests that forced them to seek shelter in a partner's local office. As she explains, the experience highlighted the kinds of challenges faced by social enterprises and other organizations navigating crises around the world. She shares lessons from three Miller Center partners operating in three different crisis zones, which show how resilient organizations can drive impact, even in the harshest conditions.
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- Social Enterprise
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- MSMEs, NGOs, nonprofits, refugees
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African NGO Wins Luxembourg’s €100,000 Microfinance Award
The European Microfinance Award, established in 2005 by Luxembourg’s foreign ministry is jointly organised with the Inclusive Finance Network Luxembourg (InFiNe) and the European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP).
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- Finance
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- Global
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Mind Over Matter: Why Developing a Growth Mindset is Key to Unlocking Women Farmers’ Success in Africa
Agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa has typically centered on training farmers, providing them with inputs like seeds and fertilizers, and introducing technologies to improve their farming practices. Yet as Michelle Kurian at The Harvest Fund explains, these efforts have failed to spark a “green revolution” across the region. She explores the key role that a growth mindset can play in farmers' success, and argues that fostering this mindset shift — particularly among women — is a crucial priority that demands immediate attention.
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- Agriculture, Social Enterprise
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Press Release: Impala System Secures 260K Grant From Founders Pledge and Community
GOAL 3 is a trailblazing organization dedicated to maximizing impact in global health.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa