Around the world
Read about international cooperation, shared scientific projects and programmes spanning world regions. Explore who is involved and what changed.
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The UK-led MOONS instrument has completed its first observations at the Very Large Telescope in Chile. ESO’s September 3 announcement confirms the milestone for a system designed to study about 1,000 targets simultaneously.
A UNESCO literacy programme helped 12 million adults pass functional reading tests in 2026. Independent evaluators verified results across 46 countries using standardised assessments and tutor logs.
WHO led an mpox vaccination campaign that immunised 3.6 million people in outbreak regions during 2026. Independent monitors verified ring-vaccination logs and adverse-event reporting at 1,100 sites.
A global pro bono network opened 640 free legal clinics in 2026 for housing and immigration cases. Reuters verified 4,800 volunteer lawyers staffed clinics across 38 countries with standard intake forms.
WHO reported a malaria vaccine rollout reached 18 million children in 2026 across twelve African countries. Independent monitors verified clinic records and cold-chain logs at 2,400 delivery sites.
World Animal Rescue Network’s free wildlife guides teach students about endangered species and link every entry to the live appeal protecting that animal. The invitation is built in: learn about a species, then donate to the programme working to save it.
India and China both reached record low child mortality rates in 2026, driven by wider vaccine access, cleaner births, and community health outreach. Health agencies in both countries published data showing sustained declines over the past decade.
The Big Catch-Up initiative delivered more than 100 million vaccine doses to an estimated 18.3 million children across 36 countries between 2023 and 2025. The World Health Organization, UNICEF, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance jointly confirmed the results on 24 April 2026, reporting the programme is on track to meet its target of reaching 21 million under-vaccinated children.
Some projects span several world regions. These stories explain the roles of different countries and partners rather than assign shared work to a single place.