FCRA Crackdown in India: India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill is headed to a Joint Parliamentary Committee after fierce opposition protests, with the bill’s “designated authority” power raising alarms that foreign-funded NGOs could lose control of assets like schools, hospitals, and places of worship. NGO Accountability in Practice: Kerala’s High Court backed two NGOs after FCRA renewal denials tied to claims they “funded” peaceful Vizhinjam protests, stressing the right to protest and the lack of a direct financial trail. Nonprofit Funding & Oversight: Eastern Cape’s R686-million matric tablet program is stalled again—tablets and monthly data were delivered in 2025, but in 2026 none were issued, with shortages, non-functioning devices, and no monitoring reported. Community Services & Housing: Habitat for Humanity discussed a potential affordable housing development in Mattapoisett, while a new Tower Street Community Center in Westerly is nearing completion with local partnerships and donations. Public Health & Labor: Banner Health faces an NLRB unfair labor practice complaint tied to a physician’s early removal after raising a scheduling issue in a clinic group chat. Relief Efforts: The Intrepid Foundation launched an emergency appeal for Colombia earthquake response, matching donations up to AUD $30,000. Civic Safety: A motorcycle taxi riders group in the Philippines backs government cleanup of “ghost riders,” warning reforms should wait until legitimate riders are identified.