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- 1Sudanese mutual aid networks fill gap left by collapsed state●How the war in Sudan is teaching society to govern without the state https:// wagingnonviolence.org/2026/09/ sudan-mutua
As war in Sudan continues to destroy state infrastructure and public services, mutual aid networks have stepped in to provide essentials that the government can no longer deliver. A report argues the conflict is teaching Sudanese society how to organise and govern itself without the state, with grassroots groups coordinating food, medical care and community support.
- 2Islamic social finance keeping Sudan alive amid crisis▼How Islamic social finance is keeping Sudan alive
Salaam Gateway reports that Islamic social finance instruments, including zakat and charity-based funding, are playing a critical role in sustaining Sudanese communities as the country's crisis continues. The piece examines how faith-based giving networks are filling gaps left by a collapsing state and strained international aid, helping provide food and basic support to vulnerable families.
- 3Salvation Army and Central PA Food Bank team up on hunger▼Salvation Army, Central PA Food Bank team up to fight food insecurity
The Salvation Army and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank have announced a partnership aimed at combating food insecurity in the region. The collaboration will combine the Salvation Army's local service network with the food bank's distribution capacity to get meals to people in need across central Pennsylvania.
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DoorDash is launching a pilot program for drone delivery, adding autonomous aircraft to its food and goods delivery network. The move puts the company in line with other delivery platforms experimenting with drones to cut delivery times and costs, and it is drawing attention as a notable step in the shift toward automated last-mile logistics in retail and food delivery.
- 5Local food systems seen as key to community resilience●Strong local food systems can help communities become more resilient to disruptions. Supporting local farmers, markets,
Advocates are highlighting how strong local food systems can help communities withstand supply chain disruptions. The argument is that supporting local farmers, markets, processors, storage facilities and transport networks keeps food moving, creates livelihoods and reduces vulnerability to shocks. The message is being shared widely as interest grows in food security and resilience against global disruptions.
- 6Catania restaurants launch 'Beat & Bite' defibrillator network●A Catania nasce la rete "Beat & Bite": 19 locali tra bar e ristoranti si dotano di defibrillatori e personale formato pe
Nineteen bars and restaurants in Catania have joined 'Beat & Bite', a new network equipping venues with defibrillators and staff trained to respond to cardiac emergencies. The initiative, highlighted by Italy Atavola, aims to make dining districts safer for customers and passers-by. It is being praised as a model of how hospitality businesses can play a role in emergency response.
- 7Darren Lov Joins UC Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Fellowship Program▼NPI welcomes Darren Lov as new UC Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Fellowship Program
The Nutrition Policy Institute has welcomed Darren Lov as part of the University of California's Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Fellowship Program. The fellowship supports students working on climate solutions across the UC system. Lov's addition brings his expertise to NPI's work at the intersection of nutrition, food systems, and climate action within the university's research network.