Sarah Champion, MP and Chair of the UK's International Development Committee, advocates for a sustainable global strategy for refugees, emphasizing the need for political resolve to fulfill existing commitments. The international community's efforts, including the Global Compact on Refugees and the Grand Bargain, aim to address long-term displacement issues. However, these initiatives face challenges in maintaining prolonged global cooperation. The UNHCR's 2023 report highlights gaps in employment and funding for refugees, with only a small fraction of global funds reaching local organizations. Champion calls for a recommitment to the Grand Bargain and a strategy that collaborates with local civil society to support host countries effectively.

The World Bank has allocated $29 billion to support Ukraine's social services, while Ukrainian President Zelensky's United24 initiative raised $500 million globally. Despite significant international aid, grassroots efforts in Ukraine are crucial to recovery. The country has seen a surge in volunteerism and the formation of new charities and public organizations in response to the Russian invasion. The Feminist Workshop in Lviv, which nearly closed due to funding issues, has been instrumental in providing support to refugees and the elderly, highlighting the challenges Ukrainians face in accessing international aid.

The U.S. Department of State appointed former Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker as the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery. Pritzker emphasized the importance of international coordination and investment in Ukraine's agriculture and tech industry for recovery. The World Bank estimated Ukraine's recovery cost at $411 billion, with significant impacts from Russia's invasion, including a GDP drop, increased poverty, and displacement of millions. International efforts, including a $700 million investment for Ukrainian infrastructure and a $20 billion allocation from the PEACE Project for government services, aim to support Ukraine during the war and ensure its strength and recovery.

Leprosy, a disease with a 4,000-year history, remains prevalent in India and other parts of the world despite being 99% eradicated and treatable with inexpensive drugs. Stigma and poverty exacerbate the disease, with discrimination and lack of access to medical expertise hindering eradication efforts. Microsoft and the Novartis Foundation are developing AI4Leprosy, an AI tool for smartphones that can diagnose leprosy with 90% effectiveness. The World Health Organization aims to eliminate leprosy by 2030, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to reduce disability, stigma, and poverty associated with the disease.