Federal Judge Halts US Homelessness Funding Changes Affecting Housing Programs
In late December 2025, a federal judge halted proposed changes to U.S. homelessness funding that advocates warned could displace tens of thousands during the winter months.
Christmas Eve Volunteers in Argentina Ensure No One Spends the Holiday Alone
In La Plata, Argentina, a long-running Christmas Eve initiative mobilized youth volunteers to visit people working overnight and those without family, offering connection and solidarity during the holidays.
Cape Flats Community Delivers Christmas Gifts to Hundreds of Children
In December 2025, a community-led Christmas drive in South Africa exceeded its goal by delivering gifts to more than 500 children in Cape Flats neighborhoods facing persistent hardship.
Clean Water Remains Out of Reach for Dozens of First Nations Communities in Canada
As of December 2025, dozens of First Nations communities in Canada remain under long-term boil-water advisories, exposing a persistent infrastructure failure that continues to affect daily life.
New Zealand Volunteers Deliver Record Holiday Food Support to Families Nationwide
In December 2025, a nationwide volunteer effort in New Zealand delivered tens of thousands of holiday food boxes to families in need, marking the largest year in the initiative’s history.
Somalia’s Deepening Drought Pushes Millions Toward Food and Water Insecurity
By late December 2025, prolonged drought in Somalia has displaced thousands and placed millions at risk, as humanitarian agencies warn of worsening conditions ahead of the next rainy season.