Our stories

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  Medical milestone

  With 1 million people now in treatment, Zimbabwe is turning the tide against HIV-AIDS.

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  Loans and energy-saving technology transform lives in rural Ethiopia

  Through a joint programme with UN Women, over 19,500 women across Ethiopia have benefited from interest-free loans, along with entrepreneurship training.

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  Women gear up for elections in Kenya

  Ahead of general elections in Kenya, UNDP is working with UN Women and OHCHR to strengthen electoral processes and empower women as candidates and voters.

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  A home lost, found again

  The conflict between Boko Haram and the Nigerian military has killed 20,000 people and displaced another 2 million. In February 2017, UNDP and Borno’s Ministry of Reconstruction, Resettlement and Rehabilitation started stabilizing Ngwom, clearing destroyed buildings or rehabilitation of houses and basic infrastructure.

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  Fishing for prosperity

  At once beautiful and isolated, the island of Idjwi faces a number of social and environmental challenges. But several new UNDP initiatives are working to change that.

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  One ocean

  Three local stories and a global effort to save our ocean

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  Seven reasons why rule of law matters for peace

  UNDP has been working to build peace in over 40 crisis-affected countries through our Global Programme for Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights.

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  Waves of action

  Over-fishing, pollution, the loss of habitat, the invasion of exotic species, and ocean acidification are endangering our oceans' health. The cost is at once economic, social and environmental.

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  Innovation for development in Uganda

  Refugees from South Sudan and host communities in Uganda team up to propose solutions for shared challenges.

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  How to save Mozambique from disasters

  Titus Kuuyuor advises the government of Mozambique on how to manage the risks of disasters, and how to adapt to the effects of climate change.