Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen: Yemen says nearly 12,600 families have been displaced across six provinces, with urgent needs for shelter, food, and safe water; Aden authorities are setting up a humanitarian response cell to coordinate aid. NGO & Community Support: Antigua and Barbuda’s Blue Dragonfly Foundation won a US$50,000 grant to build a hydroponic farm that pairs climate-conscious food production with vocational training and work pathways for autistic people. Family Policy & Gender Equality: The Alliance Party unveiled a plan including at least 52 weeks of paid parental leave, a universal child benefit, and stronger pay equity enforcement. Health & Research Funding: Penn State’s Dr. Sinisa Dovat received a US$400,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels grant for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia research. Anti-Trafficking Coordination: Qatar launched a National Referral System workshop to strengthen protection and rehabilitation for trafficking victims, with government and human rights partners. Workforce & Housing Pressure: Nunavut’s housing waitlist grew by 365 applicants last year, as Igluvut warns overcrowding is undermining staffing for major projects. Animal Welfare & Spay/Neuter: The Bahamas’ Baark! is refocusing on targeted community outreach while keeping free and subsidized spay/neuter at the center.