Humanitarian Diplomacy in the UAE: A new look at the UAE’s aid model says humanitarian work has grown from charity into coordinated “statecraft,” with the UAE foreign ministry increasingly coordinating a network of charities and government-linked bodies, and Dubai Humanitarian positioned as a global logistics hub. Rural Housing Grants (Wisconsin): USDA’s Housing Preservation Grant Program is accepting applications until Sept. 8, with funding for repairs to rural homes and rentals run by government, tribes, and non-profits/faith groups. Non-profit Capacity Building (Marianas): MANGO opens September training for nonprofit leaders and boards, covering basics, funding navigation, governance, and its membership/data portal. Education Funding & School Choice (US): Trump promotes a school-choice push tied to a federal tax credit that supports scholarships awarded by non-profit organizations. Alberta Immigration Referendum: Alberta’s upcoming vote includes immigration-linked eligibility rules for provincially funded services, drawing concern from migrant advocates about division and rights impacts. Animal Welfare & Food Security: An NGO warns Atlantic bluefin tuna farming has surged, increasing pressure on endangered wild stocks and raising animal suffering and biodiversity risks. Housing Affordability (Australia): Everybody’s Home reports renters face stress even at high incomes, pushing the affordability crisis deeper into mainstream households. Local Non-profit Spotlight: Door2Dreams breaks ground on a new lodge for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, part of a planned village with income-based housing.