Community & Inclusion: Tuam’s Circle of Friends marked its third anniversary, thanking local businesses and NGOs for backing an “everyone is welcome” model of integration and friendship. Substance Abuse Prevention: In Newport, the One Prevention Coalition is reviving a Third Street community vegetable garden with Umbrella, Inc., extending its non-profit work on wellness and prevention. Forced Recruitment in Conflict: Human rights groups in Ethiopia’s Tigray allege forced conscription is returning as NGOs report young people being detained for army training amid renewed war fears. NGO Harassment After Terror Designation: In the Philippines, a former staffer of an environmental NGO says she was questioned and harassed after the group was designated terrorist, with rights groups warning of a broader pattern. Health & Humanitarian Aid: The UN aid chief urged “dignity” for Gaza residents, calling for opening crossings and lifting restrictions on medical goods and fuel; in DR Congo, Ebola is spreading again amid conflict, mistrust, and vaccine gaps. Accountability & Transparency: South Sudanese employees’ committee threatens legal action over mandatory social insurance remittances before safeguards are in place. Education & Tech: Qatar’s STEM secondary school earned Cognia accreditation; Poland plans AI labs for most schools. Environmental & Worker Safety: India’s health probe into Tata’s iPhone parts factory follows farmer complaints about possible contamination. Civic/Non-profit Governance: A South African bone marrow registry calls for more young donors as its database ages. Local Non-profit Funding: Kerala launched “One Kerala Karuthal Mission,” a donation platform backed by NGOs/CSR to help with medical and education costs.