Realities of “a very uncertain world” drive inflation, create challenges for charities working overseas
Why It Matters
Long-term development goals around health, education and the rights of women and girls have been pushed aside by the Covid-19 pandemic, inflation, conflict and climate disasters. Global Affairs doesn’t index grants to inflation and many Canadians are giving less as they deal with inflation at home.
Global Affairs Canada overhauling approximately $6 billion grants and contributions system
Why It Matters
Global Affairs distributes billions of dollars each year in the name of international advocacy and diplomacy, from small grants supporting overseas Pride events to Canada’s budgetary contribution to the United Nations. A faster, simpler process would allow global cooperation and international aid organizations to focus on the people and communities they serve, instead of paperwork.
Africa is losing $88.6 billion that could be put toward locally-led development, experts say — here's how
Why It Matters
While domestic resource mobilization has been a long-time priority for African nations, the urgency of the pandemic added to the list of spending needs and slowed down the region’s efforts.
“We shouldn’t be gossiping about Afghanistan from afar”: Afghan journalist on how free press affects international aid
Why It Matters
Studies show that the international coverage of a humanitarian crisis directly impacts how much global aid goes into the affected region. Passing the one year mark of when the Taliban took power, supporting local journalists in Afghanistan is vital for inclusive coverage of important issues affecting populations within the country, this expert says.
Local organizations are doing the vast majority of aid work in Ukraine — but receiving just 0.003 percent of global funding: new report
Why It Matters
16 million people have so far been displaced from their homes, struggling to survive, or are otherwise in need of immediate humanitarian assistance. This is a highly publicized crisis that’s captured much of the world’s attention — unlike other ongoing wars and humanitarian crises around the world. And the international aid sector’s efforts at localizing their work may be lip service.