FCRA Crackdown in India: India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 is headed to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee after Lok Sabha approval, as opposition parties protest and accuse it of targeting minorities and NGOs—while the bill would let a designated authority seize and transfer foreign-funded assets if FCRA registration is cancelled. Court Pushback for Civil Society: Kerala High Court set aside FCRA renewal denials for two NGOs tied to protests against the Vizhinjam seaport, ruling that peaceful protest can’t be treated as “undesirable purpose” just because the government dislikes it. NGO Funding & Compliance Watch: FDIC is in early talks to create standards and a certification body to help banks vet fintech vendors—potentially easing compliance burdens for smaller institutions. Humanitarian & Health Support: HUD announced $193M to help communities prevent and end youth homelessness with transitional housing and supportive services. Community Services Under Strain: Homa Bay nurses in Kenya staged a demonstration as public facilities shut down after a strike, leaving patients without care. Local Impact Stories: In Armenia, “The Power of One Dram” backed tree planting via My Forest Armenia and school supplies via Orran; in Canada, a faith-based group Relèven is pushing churches’ underused land into affordable housing planning. Rights & Safety Abroad: Israeli forces raided a charity in Nablus, The Future Generation Hands Association, as raids and detentions continued across the West Bank.