Child Protection & Justice: Chennai police allege an 84-year-old granite baron used a “charitable foundation” to lure and assault poor kids, with an all-woman SIT and raids expanding the probe. Legal/Compliance: India’s Bombay High Court let NGO Lawyers Collective pursue settlement for an alleged FCRA offence, ordering the ministry to provide filing details. Child Welfare Milestone: US nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace delivered its 400,000th bed to a family, continuing its volunteer-built, no-cost model. Health & Fundraising: Seattle’s Lucy Strong Foundation announced its 4th Annual Sparkle & Shine Gala on Nov. 7 to support underfunded pediatric cancer research. Community Service & Food Security: Canada’s Friends In Need Food Bank reported 8,000+ pounds collected via its BC Thanksgiving drive, powered by 115 volunteers. Civic Cleanup & Environment: Mumbai’s BMC said it collected 934 tonnes of Ganesh offerings and cleared 34 tonnes of waste from Juhu beach after immersions, with NGO and volunteer participation. NGO Accountability & Localization: A Ghana op-ed argues “locally led” claims often shift tasks to local NGOs without real control over budgets or priorities. Housing Crisis Activism: Protesters camped in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol after an eviction, calling for action on the housing crisis.