World Food Programme

As AI increasingly affects Small Island Developing States, they must have a say in who will shape it, under what rules and in whose interest. Through frameworks, programmes and assessments, the UN is supporting Jamaica and its youth to thrive in a technical world.

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.

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 support from the Joint SDG Fund, the UN and partners, a home-grown school feeding initiative in Kenya's Embu County links farmers to schools via cooperatives, turning harvests into meals that fuel economic growth and improve students' nutrition and retention.

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.

In the lush Bolivian Amazon, a UN programme promotes sustainable agricultural practices that improve productivity while conserving biodiversity. Small-scale producers working with the programme are translating their harvests into existing international value chains.

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.

Hurricane Melissa upended lives and livelihoods when it struck Jamaica in late October. But coordination between the UN and partners is bridging gaps in goods and services, ensuring a resilient recovery that reflects the island's community spirit.

A UN-supported project, the first of its kind in Southern Libya, is expanding livelihood opportunities and forming peacebuilding committees to support young people and women to create income, ease community tensions and build confidence in local institutions.

After El Niño floods upended the lives of nearly 300,000 people in Burundi, the UN Global Emergency Fund is reaching displaced communities in Gateri with both an emergency response and integrated support that enhances self-reliance for a sustainable future.

Across the world, education is a passport to a better future. UN teams are coming together with governments and partners to strengthen education policies, train teachers, channel resources for learners and mobilize investments for the long-term. Here are three facts to know about how far global education has come and how much further we still have to go.

Under an innovative financing model, the UN and partners are pooling their expertise to support a new and scalable programme that addresses health needs across all life stages, ensuring a healthier future in Moyamba.

As many micro-entrepreneurs in Uganda lack the required data for financial lenders, the UN is working with local and private sector partners to support them in digitising their operations, building business skills and becoming visible to financial service providers.