Humanitarian & Economic Mobility: A new evaluation of Mercy Corps and Village Enterprise’s DREAMS livelihood program found entrepreneurship support plus market access cut extreme poverty among refugees and host communities in Uganda and Ethiopia, boosting monthly consumption and savings. NGO Safety & Accountability: A Kansas City grand jury upgraded charges against a non-profit CEO tied to a 2023 fatal shooting, adding murder, kidnapping, and evidence-tampering allegations. Youth Digital Protection: Hope Circle Foundation launched School2School Teens Summit in Lagos to tackle teen social media addiction and improve digital literacy and responsibility. Health Research: CHOP reported an immune pattern in critically ill children linked to harder recovery and higher mortality risk in pediatric sepsis and organ dysfunction. Food Rescue Model: FoodCloud’s origin story highlights how connecting charities with surplus food can reduce waste while strengthening communities. Climate & Nature Restoration: DP World launched its first global seagrass restoration initiative in South Korea, partnering with Korea Green Foundation and FIRA to restore coastal habitat and support local fishers. Civic Space & Community Support: A family in Galway described ongoing hardship in emergency homeless accommodation, underscoring persistent pressure on services. Policy & Rights Abroad: Reporting says Russia is escalating prosecutions and fines targeting charities, media, and exiles abroad. Local Fundraising Spotlight: Grassroot Communities’ Bristol Birdman returns June 14, organized by a youth charity and expected to draw thousands.