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UN-Habitat provide 79 houses and a community centre to displaced people in Somalia
79 houses and a community centre, funded by the Innovative Solutions for Displacement...
New Ebola drug trial brings hope to the Democratic Republic of Congo
A new drug trial for Ebola has brought hope to people in the Democratic Republic of...
New technology empowers women farmers in India
Since its inception almost a decade ago, JEEVIKA, a World Bank program that supports...
Big data from space to be used for disaster prevention in Africa
On Monday, outer space and disaster response experts gathered at a United Nations...
In the fight against smog, architects in Delhi get creative
Dubai-based architecture firm Znera proposed a plan to address the rampant air pollution...
AIDF Asia Innovator of the Year Award finalists announced!
We are pleased to announce the finalists for the AIDF Asia Innovator of the Year Award...
Nominations are now open for the Asia Innovator of the Year Award 2018!
Aid & International Development Forum are pleased to open nominations for the...
Technology and innovation are key for Asia’s development
The challenges of development are complex, inter-connected, fast changing and unprecedented....
Nominations are now open for the Project of the Year Showcase and Award
Aid & International Development Forum are pleased to open nominations for the...
WFP’s ShareTheMeal App now links donors with the people they’re helping
The World Food Programme has launched an innovative new feature to its app, ShareTheMeal,...
Apps and Girls win the Innovator of the Year Award
Aid & International Development Forum is delighted to announce the winner...
Solar panels are bringing 40,000 litres of water a day to families in Nepal
In April 2015 Nepal experienced a severe earthquake that killed almost 9,000 people...
Which Oscars stars also play leading roles in aid and development?
With The 90th Academy Awards just a few weeks away Aid & International Development...
The UN has launched a new app to empower migrants in Africa
The United Nations International Orgnasation for Migration (IOM) has launched...
FAO has launched a global platform to increase the success of Farmer Field Schools.
Farmer Field Schools are community driven programmes providing agricultural training...
Is blockchain the future for international aid distribution?
The first test looking to bring greater efficiency and transparency to humanitarian...
Solar power is key for bringing electricity to all Indians
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $2.5 billion plan to electrify...
Smartphones are helping farmers in Latin America fight climate change
Thousands of smallholder farmers in Latin America are set to benefit from a new initiative...
Reducing maternal, neonatal and infant mortality as a means to achieving SDGs in Africa
On 7 February the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) hosted a webinar...
New UN project set to benefit 14,000 Nepalese farmers
A new programme launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is set...
South Africa leads the way with an innovative boarder management system
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs was particularly interested in a proactive...
Technology is transforming healthcare systems around the world
The pace of health innovation is accelerating rapidly with new technologies regularly...
Mobile phones are improving healthcare for isolated Vietnamese communities
Mobile phones are bringing crucial health information to isolated ethnic minority...
Leading NGOs join forces to equip health workers with digital technology
Two innovative NGOs have announced a partnership to increase the availability of digital...
UK scientists lead cutting edge research into ‘super crops’
New research led by UK scientists is looking to create crops that are more nutritious...
Are drones the future for mosquito control programmes?
WeRobotics are trialling a new method of mosquito control in Latin America with hopes...
Improving Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture Innovations in Africa
On 17th January the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) hosted a webinar...
Apple will partner Malala Fund to provide education for underprivileged girls
Apple and Malala Fund have announced a new partnership that will see the technology...
Innovator of the Year Award: Finalists Announced!
AIDF is pleased to announce the shortlisted finalist for its "Innovator of the Year...
Transparency is improved with new tool to analyse funding flows
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new...
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