NGO Finance at Cost: OpenFX says it will offer cross-border FX and settlement to humanitarian and development organizations at cost, aiming to cut the up-to-5% fees that can drain relief budgets in fragile-currency corridors. Homelessness Funding: Cape Town set aside nearly R100 million to expand shelter capacity, Safe Spaces, outreach, and NGO shelter support as it tackles people sleeping rough. Waste Incentives with NGOs: Sabah is considering paying residents for collected rubbish (goods or cash) and working with NGOs and communities on coastal and village cleanups, alongside a new Semporna landfill. Clean Energy R&D: India’s MNRE approved INR 436.93 crore to extend its Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development program through 2030-31, backing indigenous clean-energy innovation and pilot manufacturing. Charity Operations & Volunteers: SUNY Orange Foundation launched its inaugural Dinner-Dance fundraiser for student scholarships; meanwhile, a U.S. hospital auxiliary plans to disband as volunteers age out, with volunteerism expected to continue. Community Fundraisers: Habitat ReStore’s ReStore ReDesign invites artists to transform secondhand items and auction them to support Habitat for Humanity homebuilding. Media Monitoring Partnership: eMedia Monitor and MT Connect will integrate to deliver real-time TV/radio monitoring content across 94 countries for NGO and media teams. Governance & AI: A governance-focused piece warns boards to engage AI at the right level, not get pulled into technical operations.