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Why human rights defenders say the UK’s quiet policy shift matters
about 1 month ago // Democracy and Governance
As attacks on human rights defenders reach record levels, activists in the global south say the U.K. is quietly pulling back the very diplomatic protections that once helped save lives.
Are abortion rights at risk as African governments negotiate with US?
3 months ago // Global Health
As African governments sit down with U.S. negotiators to reshape health partnerships, researchers are warning that abortion access could be caught in the crosshairs.
Can a powdered egg a day keep malnutrition away? Uganda thinks so
7 months ago // Global health
Uganda is fighting child malnutrition with powdered eggs in a packet. A new UNICEF-backed initiative aims to reach 50,000 kids this year and millions more by 2030.
Are donors accidentally funding groups not aligned with their values?
8 months ago // Philanthropy
Advocates are calling for stricter vetting, political alignment clauses, and stronger due diligence mechanisms to ensure funders do not inadvertently support groups that do not align with their values.
Why an increasing number of charities are deciding to merge
9 months ago // NGOs
As funding tightens and donor priorities shift, some NGOs are turning to mergers as a strategic move.
UK small charities brace for crisis amid aid rollback
11 months ago // UK Aid
U.K.-based small charities working on the front lines of the global south say they will have to pick up the pieces after the latest government aid cut.
How AI is bringing accuracy and efficiency to malaria diagnosis in Uganda
about 1 year ago // Global health
The AI Health Lab at Kampala’s Makerere University is using artificial intelligence to diagnose malaria.
Does the consultancy model need an overhaul? These agencies think so
over 1 year ago // Career
Several women-led organizations are trying to reshape the development consultancy world to address issues such as unpaid assignments, inequitable payment, and consultant burnout.
Soccer and science: Can global health learn from FIFA's benefit sharing?
over 1 year ago // Pandemic preparedness
A world away from the soccer pitch, the global health community is wondering if a FIFA-inspired model could be used to effectively reward scientists for their decisive work in pandemic preparedness.
'Two is better than one': Why some NGOs are choosing co-leadership
over 1 year ago // Inclusive Development
Many organizations in the development sector are choosing co-CEOs over a more conventional model. Here's why.