Humanitarian & Poverty Relief: A new evaluation of Uganda and Ethiopia’s DREAMS livelihood program found entrepreneurship plus market access boosted monthly consumption (17% in Uganda, 9% in Ethiopia) and more than doubled savings, with assets rising 20–24%—a model Village Enterprise and Mercy Corps say is scalable as aid budgets tighten. Public Health & Community Services: Liberia’s Oum El Nour rehab center received a government-commissioned ambulance to speed emergency referrals for substance-use treatment and reintegration. Youth Wellbeing & Digital Safety: Nigeria’s Hope Circle Foundation launched School2School Teens Summit in Lagos to tackle teen social media addiction and online vulnerability with digital literacy and leadership sessions. Health Research: CHOP researchers identified an immune pattern in critically ill children linked to harder recovery and higher mortality risk, aiming to better flag high-risk patients. Child Protection & Disability Support: South Africa’s Randburg EMS and SAPS ran Child Protection Week activities at Sunshine Centre, while Virginia’s Adagio House expanded a Medicaid-waiver-funded day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rights & Gender Equality: Colombia’s Senate approved a law to ban female genital mutilation, pending President Petro’s sign-off. Conflict & Migration: Pope Leo flew to Spain’s Canary Islands to meet migrants after thousands died crossing in 2025, urging more humane treatment. Ebola Response: In DR Congo, misinformation is stalling Ebola containment, with distrust and “no Ebola here” claims delaying care. Animal Welfare: Canada’s Humane Societies of BC warned Okanagan communities about elevated parvovirus risk and urged vaccination. Local Governance & Safety: Mat-Su School Board in Alaska approved a policy allowing some staff to carry concealed handguns on school property. Poverty in Practice: United Way Suncoast’s ALICE report says a Bay Area family of four needs over $106,000 for basic necessities, with nearly half of Florida families below the threshold.