WASH Financing Watch: WaterAid says about 90% of Ghana’s water, sanitation and hygiene projects are donor-funded, calling for more domestic investment and stronger sanitation leadership, including a National Sanitation Authority and a dedicated sanitation fund. Immigration & Civil Society: Vermont Freedom Fund helped secure bond releases for five Ecuadorian asylum seekers held by ICE in Massachusetts, spending over $40,000 in total to get them out case-by-case. Workplace Rights: A non-profit-backed lawsuit accuses Amazon of denying pregnant workers bathroom breaks, chairs, water breaks and prenatal time off, and firing some over pregnancy-related absences. NGO Oversight Debate: Nigeria’s proposed Foreign Aid Bill faces pushback from civil society, with critics warning it could add bureaucracy and enable government interference. Local Grants: Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation launched a 2026 micro-grant program for small businesses and nonprofits, offering up to $3,000 each. Health Tech & Interoperability: eHealth Exchange set its 2026 annual meeting agenda, spotlighting nationwide health data exchange and interoperability priorities. Community Support Fundraisers: Fuel Good Day will donate proceeds from fuel and car washes to local charities across multiple Canadian communities. Climate & Science Politics: UN climate talks face growing tension as diplomats warn climate science is under attack, with concerns about fossil-fuel interests shaping narratives.