Israel is accused of undermining neutrality and independence of humanitarian NGOs after its aid ban in Gaza
Category: Development Aid
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U.S. pledges $2B for UN aid, with ‘adapt, shrink or die’ warning
UN says reform of its humanitarian system is upcoming with the goal of bringing aid ‘closer’ to the 240 million people worldwide who need it
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Home is where the war is
Why some Canadians have chosen to live — and serve — in a nation at war, offering aid, education and support
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UN slams world’s ‘apathy’ in launching aid appeal for 2026
The UN would like to ultimately raise $33 billion to help 135 million people in 2026 – after receiving its lowest amount of funds in a decade
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Aid cuts causing ‘tragic’ rise in child deaths, Bill Gates says
Western funding shortfalls could push millions more into preventable mortality, according to new report
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UN refugee agency hails $1.5bn in early donations amid funding crunch
The donations cover nearly one-fifth of the refugee agency’s budget; Denmark, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and Norway are top contributors
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A guide for Canadian charitable giving
‘Too many charities aren’t transparent when it comes to their finances,’ says the head of Canada’s charity rating agency
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Canada’s feminist foreign aid in action in Ukraine
In Ukraine, a Canadian grant is helping women make their country’s land safe. Now, the Carney government is pulling back from feminist foreign policy
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Red Cross slashes 2026 budget, to shed 2,900 jobs
Aid organization says declining donations are causing it to cut nearly 2,900 full-time jobs, urges governments to increase humanitarian aid
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: A friendly letter to Global Affairs about the budget cuts
Now that the budget has passed, you have some challenges to deal with. Here are a few thoughts to consider