Back-to-School Support: Haiti’s government announced a 2.5 billion-gourde (about $17M) cash-transfer for 140,000 parents, plus expanded back-to-school aid for 30,000 vulnerable families, school rehabilitation, and added security for the 2026–2027 school year. Peacekeeping Accountability: Sri Lankan peacekeepers have returned to Haiti, but observers warn there’s no formal vetting system in place to screen troops, raising concerns for civilian safety and mission credibility. Climate & Disaster Reality: A global reminder of climate-linked risk came from Nepal’s deadly floods, where glacial collapse and landslides devastated communities—an urgent signal for disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions. Clean Water in Haiti: A grassroots “Hands Helping Haiti” forum in Hackensack will highlight household water filters and hygiene education, with thousands of systems already installed. Human Rights Watch: UN rights chief Volker Türk urged accountability over deaths in US immigration custody and called for halting deportations to places facing “irreparable harm,” including Haiti. TPS Fallout Pressure: Haiti’s TPS end continues to ripple through communities abroad, with reports of people stranded after deportation and families facing sudden loss of stability. Security Tech Concern: Across Latin America, armed groups are increasingly using drones, with authorities struggling to keep up—raising wider regional security worries.