Report from the ground: How U.S.A.I.D. cuts are crippling Yemen’s healthcare system

Why It Matters

The Trump administration has slashed funding for their global aid programs by more than 90 per cent. While that is being fought in American courts, the uncertainty surrounding funding has prompted programs to pause and supply lines to dry up. On the ground, this is what it means for those fleeing war and persecution in Yemen.

Delivering DEI: 10 innovative non-profits awarded $1M to overcome small business barriers

Why It Matters

Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.

Indigenous wisdom and the fight to save Senegal's mangroves

Why It Matters

Kawawana underscores the power of Indigenous conservation while exposing the complex challenges communities confront. There’s an inherent tension in "protection": securing resources for one group can unintentionally inflict hardship on others.

How an Egyptian app developer fixed his own speech impediment with AI-powered tech

Why It Matters

Experts say the app bridges a significant care gap in the Middle East. There, awareness of speech therapy is limited, and there are few academic programs train new therapists.

Custom LLMs and collaborative datasets: does the aid sector need AI?

Why It Matters

While artificial intelligence could make humanitarian aid program delivery more efficient, researchers have also criticized experimenting with new technologies on vulnerable populations.