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Ethiopia's government just formalized a partnership with the Catholic Church to expand social services for the country's most vulnerable people. The collaboration will combine state resources with the Church's vast volunteer network to reach more women, children, and homeless citizens.
New York City is restarting its homeless encampment program with a compassionate twist: outreach workers instead of police will lead the effort. The new approach gives people a full week of daily support before any cleanup happens.
South Africa just hit its lowest unemployment rate since 2020, with thousands of new jobs lifting communities across the nation. After years of economic struggle, the construction and social services sectors are finally bringing workers back.
Volunteers in western Wisconsin spent Wednesday night counting every person experiencing homelessness, and the data they gathered is already creating real solutions. Their last count revealed gaps that led to a new daytime resource center opening its doors.
Nigeria and Türkiye just signed a groundbreaking agreement to improve lives for millions of women, children, and vulnerable people. The partnership promises better economic opportunities, stronger family support systems, and expanded social services across Nigeria.
Volunteers in Wilson County, Tennessee, will take to the streets this Thursday to count every person experiencing homelessness, not just for data, but to make sure no neighbor goes unseen. Their work unlocks vital funding and services that could change lives. #