Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, will provide an additional USD$1.5 million to support Infoxchange, enabling social and environmental-focused nonprofits across the Asia-Pacific region to upscale their impact. The funding is the second round of investment for the Asia-Pacific Digital Transformation Program, facilitated by Australian not-for-profit social enterprise Infoxchange. The news of the latest funding […]
UNAID Funding Cuts
GENEVA – The United Nations (UN) gencies for food and refugees are planning deep cuts due to unprecedented funding shortfalls, with the former set to reduce its workforce by up to 30%, affecting up to 6,000 jobs, according to internal memos sent to staff and seen by Reuters. The humanitarian sector has been roiled by funding […]
Silk mavens still weaving their spell
Thai sericulture is trying to adapt to the growth of technology and the impact of global warming, with support from authorities and overseas experts. Phayaram, a small village in tambon Phearam of Muang district in the northeastern province of Surin, is home to 122 households and a population of 523 people. The village was established […]



