Global aid from top donors drops as need soars amid pandemic
A new snapshot of the frantic global response to the coronavirus pandemic shows some of the world’s largest government donors of humanitarian aid are buckling under the strain: Funding commitments, for the virus and otherwise, have dropped by a third from the same period ...
A new way of thinking about foreign aid
Throughout the developing world there is a new mood of both pride and hope. Aid from the rich North is beginning to feel patronizing.
Hideyo Noguchi institute playing key role in Ghana coronavirus fight
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research covers over 80 percent of polymerase chain reaction tests for the virus conducted in Ghana.
Performing arts thrown lifelines in Japan as virus puts damper on entertainment
The support ranges from funding online streaming events as alternatives to live performances to producing television programing that features local artists.
Riyadh is the top donor to Yemen — and the paring back of its support will have the biggest impact, observers say.
U.N. warns humanitarian logistics flights at risk due to lack of donations
The United Nations warned Friday that its humanitarian logistics flights could be largely grounded in July due to a lack of funds — severely compromising global aid operations. The World Food Programme (WFP), which runs the flight network, said that only $178 million (€159 million) ...
Japanese least satisfied with aid to firms amid pandemic, survey finds
The Japanese public was least satisfied with government support to businesses amid the novel coronavirus pandemic in a six-nation survey by German-U.S. communications consultancy Kekst CNC, it was learned Monday. The share of respondents who agreed that business support is getting through to businesses that ...
Virus relief payments to Japanese expatriates may take years
Complicated procedures to confirm their residency and prevent making duplicate payments will be required.
Aid for Japan's virus-hit firms held up by red tape and hefty fees
This all comes despite the government simplifying the application process earlier in May following a barrage of criticism.
Japan's government approves cash handout for struggling students amid pandemic
Students from low-income households exempt from residence tax will receive ¥200,000 each, and others ¥100,000.
COVID-19 crisis takes toll on children's cafeterias for disadvantaged
With the outbreak, social distancing practices have forced many such cafeterias to shutter temporarily or look for ways to provide low-cost meals.
Japan's Catholic aid groups struggle as donations drop due to virus pandemic
Some of society's most vulnerable are facing increased uncertainty as assistance offices are forced to close during coronavirus slowdown.
