AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAnti-Corruption in Aid Spending (Philippines): The Sandiganbayan convicted former DSWD NCR director Honorita Bayudan for graft and malversation tied to a 2007 PDAF-funded social services project, sentencing her to up to 10 years for graft and up to 18 years for malversation, plus P10M in fines and civil liabilities. NGO Civic Space Under Pressure (Greece): Greece’s top administrative court struck down key NGO Registry rules for groups aiding refugees and migrants, sending further provisions to the EU Court of Justice—an important win for freedom of association. FCRA Compliance Questions (India): SBI told a Joint Parliamentary Committee it needs clear banking rules for what happens to accounts and deposits when an NGO’s permission to receive foreign donations ends, warning about gaps between legal dates and bank notifications. Humanitarian Funding Transparency (South Sudan): UN OCHA says donors have contributed nearly $1.2B for South Sudan, using its Financial Tracking Service to publicly track who funds which projects. Civil Society & Rights (Cambodia/Thailand): A UN special rapporteur urged both governments to enable safe, voluntary returns for nearly 20,000 displaced Cambodians and protect human rights amid border tensions. Community Health & Services (US): USC Verdugo Hills hosted a family health fair with screenings, CPR training, Narcan education, and free flu vaccines. Local Fundraising (US): Winnetka Community House launched a $10M “Always Home” campaign to renovate its historic campus.
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