AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoForeign Funding Crackdown: India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 is back in focus, with the government pitching “transparency” while NGOs and civil society warn it could expand Centre control over groups receiving overseas donations. Banking & Community Giving: U.S. regulators are proposing Community Reinvestment Act rule changes that could reshape how banks fund and donate to community groups, adding a new front to the CRA fight. Sudan Rights Update: An NGO-linked report says a drone attack on a customary court in Darfur killed at least 35, underscoring ongoing civilian harm amid the war. Professional Standards for Social Work: Malaysia is moving to establish a Social Work Profession Council after passing its Social Work Profession Act, with planned representation across government, private sector, NGOs, academia, and practitioners. Health & Youth Support: A Liberia-focused study argues teenage pregnancy policy must match real barriers faced by young mothers, including school support and early childhood care. Community Fundraising: A Manitoba walk fundraiser is set to split proceeds between Agape House and the Grunthal Soup Kitchen, aiming to boost both aid and local connection. NGO Sector Watch: Germany faces renewed calls to ban Meta smart glasses after complaints tied to covert filming, with privacy advocates warning about “digital violence.” Charity in Action: Canada’s MIHOSO Cooperative Credit Union says it has revived 81 collapsed village savings groups, with women and youth making up most participants.
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