Proton Therapy Access (Vietnam): Mevion Medical Systems signed a definitive deal with Tam Anh General Hospital to supply a MEVION S250-FIT proton therapy system, aiming to make Vietnam’s first proton therapy service operational by late 2027, expanding advanced cancer care in Southeast Asia. Public-Private Impact Playbook (UK): Unilever, the UK FCDO and EY released the TRANSFORM playbook to help governments, businesses and NGOs design public-private partnerships that deliver measurable impact. Community Housing Reality Check (Canada): Quebec’s social housing advocates warn that while billions go to new builds, about 21,500 existing units are still in disrepair and renovation pace can’t keep up with inflation. NGO Fundraising & Education (Caribbean/US/UK): The Salvation Army launched a “Pathway to Purpose” scholarship fundraiser via a tea event in Antigua; Book ’Em and a sheriff’s office distributed free summer books to keep kids reading; and a UK cat rescue raised funds with a “Paws for Tea and Cake” weekend. Civic Tech & Service Delivery (South Africa): Gauteng’s e-Government department reported improved fourth-quarter performance, hitting 32 of 38 targets and pushing secure ICT upgrades across government. Legal/Advocacy Pressure (Malta): Abortion activists in Malta set up pill “lockboxes” and invited emails/codes to procure abortion pills, escalating a direct challenge to the country’s strict pro-life law. AI Workforce Support (Global): The OpenAI Foundation committed $250M to grants and partnerships focused on helping workers and economies manage AI disruption.