Elder & disability care: Malaysia’s Social Welfare Department says support for elderly, children, PwD and bedridden patients can’t fall on one agency and calls for stronger NGO involvement as registrations keep rising. Child safety policy: Malaysia’s education ministry says its School Pupil Protection Policy and pledge form are meant to clarify protocols and protect students—not to punish teachers. Housing affordability organizing: Northborough residents form a coalition to push for more affordable housing after local need outpaces available units. Northern housing crunch: A Yukon non-profit warns Whitehorse’s shortage is blocking recruitment of teachers, health workers and other essential staff. Community giving & volunteerism: A Northborough-style spirit shows up elsewhere, from a Northborough housing push to a Cedar Square “grannies knit” event supporting 67 Blankets. NGO funding & grants: New rankings highlight how some Indiana non-profits rely heavily on government grants for 2024, underscoring the stakes of public funding. Migration enforcement: Morocco reports hundreds of arrests near Ceuta as authorities step up efforts to deter irregular crossings. NGO sector pressure: A Canadian study warns anti-terror financing rules can trigger “financial derisking,” pushing banks to cut off Muslim charities and limiting humanitarian aid. Health recovery tech: New Zealand’s Waikato DHB plans a smartphone pilot to help people during alcohol/drug recovery between counselling visits. Immigration support: Nefesh B’Nefesh backs a group of families making aliyah to Israel with multi-partner support. Public integrity events: Malaysia’s Integrity Fun Walk brings ministries, agencies, private sector and NGOs together to promote integrity in daily life. Environment & conservation: California mourns Jackie the bald eagle, whose live-stream helped a conservation non-profit build public engagement. Advocacy & culture: An Acadian flag emoji petition seeks Unicode approval, using a non-profit tech pathway to strengthen cultural visibility. Local safety rules: Newfoundland and Labrador bans residential deep fryers in restaurants and community kitchens after fire-safety concerns. Humanitarian arts: A Cambodia-Bali travel feature spotlights non-profit-backed arts education and community tourism. Solar access debate: California lawmakers consider “balcony solar” plug-in panels to expand affordable clean energy options for renters.