Humanitarian Risk in Yemen: UN envoy Hans Grundberg warned Yemen faces its highest risk of renewed war since 2022 as fighting intensifies and Red Sea shipping attacks threaten wider escalation, alongside acute food insecurity affecting millions. NGO Accountability & Water Access: Catholic Relief Services and Water Access Now built a borehole for Depali T. I Ahmadiyya Basic School in Ghana to improve safe water for students and the wider community. Rural Health Funding: UNC Health will run a North Carolina ROOTS Hub, launching community listening sessions ahead of a $39M competitive process to fund rural perinatal, chronic disease, nutrition, and workforce priorities. Community Impact Through Mobility: Tampa nonprofit Bikes From The Heart is set to hand out its 3,000th bicycle, using volunteer repairs to help residents reach jobs and opportunities. Education & Child Safety Policy: Malaysia’s education ministry rolled out a School Pupil Protection Policy clarifying roles for teachers and other stakeholders, with UNICEF and NGOs involved in briefings. Civil Society Under Pressure: Kazakhstan NGOs warned of escalating pressure on independent journalists ahead of parliamentary elections. Environment & Rights: South Africa’s Constitutional Court backed Wild Coast communities and environmental groups, ending Shell/Impact Africa’s offshore exploration lifeline. Aid Debate: A new analysis questions whether aid is helping or trapping Africa, citing long-running concerns about dependency and governance.