NGO Crackdown Watch: Georgia’s government has passed Russia-style rules that sharply restrict NGO activity, raising alarms that civic space and rule of law are shrinking. Health Access & Dignity: Turkana County signed an MoU with Days for Girls Kenya to expand menstrual and postpartum care for up to 4,000 women and girls in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Affordable Housing Finance: Westchester launched a revolving loan fund to help affordable housing projects cover early predevelopment costs, with support for nonprofits and community partners. Emergency Care Oversight: Maharashtra’s proposed ambulance policy would bring real-time digital tracking and tighter accountability to emergency transport. Substance Use Recovery: B.C. opened an eight-bed recovery and stabilization facility in Port Alberni, run by a long-time nonprofit provider. Public Health Policy Impact: A Penn State rural health expert warned that upcoming Medicaid work and renewal rules could strain hospitals and providers. Rights & Safety for Journalists: Armenian journalistic groups demanded repeal of new parliamentary safety rules that they say further restrict media work. Humanitarian & Community Support: Ireland’s former MSF leader urged creating a rapid-response emergency medical team for international disasters alongside NGOs. Sports Governance: European nations agreed to boycott FIFA events over a private-equity World Cup stake plan—though FIFA later shelved the proposal amid backlash.