NGO & Civil Society Under Pressure: India’s new FCRA rules are being framed as a threat to civil society’s survival, with critics warning the shift goes beyond regulating foreign money into controlling how NGOs operate. Human Rights & Advocacy Clash: A UK terror-legislation reviewer says some human rights groups are “tolerating terrorism against Israel,” arguing their focus has become distorted and inconsistent. Regulation vs Mission: In California, lawmakers move to end charitable tax breaks used by an ICE detention center operator, after reporting showed nonprofit status helped secure millions in exemptions. Community Health Access: AIIMS Raipur and Bal Ayush Foundation plan Chhattisgarh’s first government pediatric bone marrow transplant center, aiming to cut travel costs for families. UN Partnership Boost: HemAth Inc received UN ECOSOC special consultative status, giving the Kashmiri women’s empowerment nonprofit a stronger global platform. Water & Climate Solutions: Delhi’s “Catch the Rain” MoU will fund modern rainwater harvesting upgrades in 75 government schools via IGL CSR and Ehsaas NGO. Local Fundraising That Works: From a livestock pavilion funded by “Lights in the Pines” to multiple community events (libraries, ice arenas, dog shows), the week highlights how targeted local drives keep services moving. Startup Skills for Social Impact: Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Fund launched a second “Prompt Engineering” program to help entrepreneurs build AI-enabled business prototypes without coding.