United Nations Development Programme

As women across Moldova continue to face barriers in balancing work and family, the Government is collaborating with the UN and partners to invest in expanded childcare, support family-friendly workplace policies and create flexible solutions for parents.

Young leaders across the globe are solving environmental and human development challenges by improving how people interact with nature, valuing diverse ways of thinking and enabling more inclusive participation in shaping solutions.

With UN support, a family-owned olive oil business in Albania sharpened its competitiveness, capacities and business expansion opportunities while still remaining committed to sustainable practices, proving that economic growth and sustainability go hand-in-hand.

Nestled in the Ring of Fire, Tonga is the world's second most at-risk country to natural hazards. Under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator, the UN is working with partners to chart a future for the island that is not only resilient, but also sustainable.

The UN-supported Global Accelerator is working toward Namibia's goal of creating 500,000 jobs by coordinating and expanding successful programmes, promoting clearer accountability for results and supporting small businesses.

With an energy system facing longstanding challenges, the Philippines and the UN are working together both nationally and in local communities to implement clean energy solutions, improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and ensure an inclusive green transition.

With funding from the Joint SDG Fund and partners, a UN-supported programme leverages AI to help municipalities respond more effectively to everyday needs while supporting equitable, transparent and people-centered local governance in Guatemala.

Amid obstacles in the global financial architecture, UN teams are supporting Small Island Developing States to broker deals, build the case for investment and move from isolated projects to scalable solutions, driving both national and regional impacts.

In response to growing shocks, UN agencies and partners are supporting Arab countries in scaling their social protection systems through newly developed and updated training modules that aim to expand coverage, improve benefits and better protect vulnerable communities.

With losses from explosive ordnance reaching $26.7 billion, the UN is working with Government and national partners in Ukraine through innovative technologies, equipment for deminers and support for farmers and survivors, including women and veterans.

After Cyclone Ditwah devastated parts of Sri Lanka, many communities were still able to access essential everyday documents thanks to support from OneRegistry, a UN Joint Programme working with the Government to digitise the civil registration system.

With support from the UN and partners, a new solar-powered borehole in Kenya's Wajir County is bringing clean water closer to home for over 9,200 people and thousands of livestock, easing daily hardship in the drought-prone region.

As access to healthcare remains challenging for Kyrgyzstan's rural communities, a UN Joint Programme is supporting the country's transition towards a coordinated, Government-led digital health system underpinned by stronger policies for virtual health reforms.

Nearly 280,000 people in Albania require social care support, yet only about 12 per cent of this need is currently met. A UN-supported community centre in Divjakë is reaching children with autism by bridging service gaps and offering inclusive, community-based care.

Mines and unexploded ordnance restrict where people live, work and invest in their future. A new documentary released with support from the UN in Syria shows the UN's alignment of clearance with recovery and development plans, creating space for peace and sustainability.