Environmental Cleanup Partnership: Philippines’ DENR signed a five-year deal with The Ocean Cleanup to remove floating plastic from the Pasig River, pairing producer accountability with interception tech and data sharing. NGO Oversight & Tax Policy: US Commissioner Sean Morrison called for stricter scrutiny of NGO tax-exempt status, keeping pressure on transparency and compliance. Legal Fight for Nonprofit Property Rights: A Texas appeals court rejected an African American Historic Preservation Committee inverse condemnation claim after a fire-code finding led to demolition. Transit Affordability Push: Vancouver city council backed a motion for a low-income $25/month transit pass, though it still depends on TransLink and provincial coordination. Child Protection Through Storytelling: South Africa’s short film “Trapped” spotlighted child marriage and forced abuse, urging stronger enforcement. EU Enforcement Against Austria: The European Commission advanced infringement cases over Austria’s sanctions-criminal liability and environmental court access, with fines looming. Humanitarian Funding Pressure: UN OCHA chief Tom Fletcher warned aid cuts force “brutal decisions” on which lives to save. School Meals Advocacy: School nutrition groups urged Congress to fund staffing and equipment to sustain and expand school meal programs. Community Grants: New York’s Department of State announced nearly $20M for community planning programs via the 2026 REDC initiative. Local Nonprofit Accountability: Alberta Law Foundation filed to dismiss a $2M lawsuit from former employees alleging governance interference and rule changes. Food Access & Cancer Support: Maine’s Christine B. Foundation launched a month-long push to raise $30K for medically tailored grocery packages for 300 cancer patients.