Refugee Relief: NGOs say monsoon flooding in Cox’s Bazar has killed and displaced thousands of Rohingya, damaging homes and basic services like water points and latrines, with shelters on steep bamboo-and-tarp slopes especially vulnerable. Microfinance & Inclusion: Egypt’s microfinance sector grew in Q1 2026, with the outstanding portfolio nearing LE 108 billion and serving millions, including financing delivered via NGO-linked institutions. Health Supply Chains: In the Philippines, an HIV NGO welcomed the first rollout batch of life-saving medicines, urging stronger procurement and distribution systems to keep treatment uninterrupted. Tech for Public Safety: A non-profit-backed satellite project funded by major donors aims to detect wildfires earlier using AI, with early operations planned across the US, Australia, and Europe. Hospital Waste Management: Zimbabwe’s Gwanda Provincial Hospital commissioned an NGO-funded incinerator to safely dispose of medical waste, alongside expanded critical care capacity. Press Freedom: A French court reopened a case tied to an investigative outlet’s source hunt, raising alarms about criminalising journalism. CPR in Schools: Malta’s Resuscitation Council is pushing for CPR to become compulsory in the national curriculum, citing higher survival rates where training is taught early. Migration Policy: South Africa’s government reaffirmed humanitarian support for displaced migrants while condemning xenophobia and insisting repatriation is handled lawfully by the state. Animal Welfare: Penang’s volunteer-led TNR effort Catsoterra says it has sterilised nearly 800 cats and prevented thousands of kittens from being born on the streets.