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A Venezuelan artist turned over 100,000 recycled plastic lids into a 13-meter-tall Mona Lisa on a building in El Salvador, with help from the entire community. The world record mural reimagines the famous painting as a Salvadoran woman, celebrating everyday citizens as agents of change.
Organizations fighting poverty worldwide can now apply for more than 25 grants, fellowships, and awards worth millions. From AI innovation prizes to grassroots community projects, funding opportunities span every continent and approach.
A federal court just ordered DTE and EES Coke to pay $120 million in penalties and community projects after their Detroit facility illegally released toxic pollution that contributed to nearly 100 early deaths. After three years of fierce community advocacy, residents in Southwest Detroit will finally get funded air purifiers, school filtration systems, and the right to breathe clean air.
University students who create real value for others—like making instructional videos or working on community projects—show higher motivation, confidence, and grades. A new study reveals how this teaching approach transforms learning across disciplines.
Ethiopia and China signed a $29 million grant agreement to fund quick-impact development projects across the country. The partnership strengthens decades of cooperation between the two nations.
Ethiopia just secured $28 million from China to fund quick-impact projects that will directly benefit local communities. The grant focuses on "small but beautiful" initiatives designed to improve daily life across the country.
The United Nations Development Program in Mexico achieved major wins in 2025, supporting nearly 7,000 people through community projects focused on climate action, women's financial inclusion, and environmental protection. Despite global challenges, Mexico made concrete progress on reducing inequality and building resilience.
A nearly €1 billion EU program is turning clean energy dreams into reality across Europe, funding thousands of local projects that have already saved enough energy to power every home in Ireland for a year. Real people like Ivana, Luca, and Angela are proving that Europe's green transition isn't just policy talk anymore.
A Mexican paradise is turning tourism into environmental protection, collecting $28 from each visitor to fund conservation and community projects. The innovative program could raise $58 million in 2026 to protect the state's unique desert-meets-sea landscape.
Poland is offering grants up to $25,000 to Lebanese organizations working on education, healthcare, renewable energy, and crisis management. Applications are open until February 16, 2026.
A district in India just became the first in the country to create a government-backed foundation that channels corporate donations directly into local development. Major companies have already committed millions in support for students, job training, and community projects.