Stories
How one man’s struggle led to better health care for all in Ukraine
From one man's struggle to manage his leukemia treatment to sweeping changes in medical procurement - the landscape of health care access in Ukraine has dramatically shifted.
Building resilience to hurricanes in the British Virgin Islands
As coordinator of UNDP’s ‘5–10–50’ Partnership Initiative for Risk-Informed Development, Reshmi Theckethil is supporting recovery efforts following a devastating hurricane season in the Caribbean. She…
A new way of working in crisis
It’s been one year since Somalia declared drought as a national emergency. The large-scale, collective humanitarian response that followed helped keep the country from sliding into famine. And now the…
The state of sustainable development
Countries everywhere are taking steps to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals . This set of 17 goals sets the course to transform our world by 2030. Here’s how countries and communities are…
Opening the tap
Binisera Lamichhane Mangar cradles her 2-year-old granddaughter and, with her free hand, turns on a gleaming faucet as the entire village of Gadhi looks on. The pipe gurgles as the crowd hold their…
New Year, new approach, new UNDP
UNDP is starting 2018 with a fresh focus and vision. This approach is laid out in the new Strategic Plan, which takes effect on January 1st and is the blueprint for the evolution of its work over the…
Little heart, standing tall
In partnership with WHO and UNICEF, UNDP is supporting Mexico's efforts to ensure full inclusion of children with disabilities.
Medical milestone
With 1 million people now in treatment, Zimbabwe is turning the tide against HIV-AIDS.
Orange the World
UNDP joins with other UN agencies in the #OrangeTheWorld campaign to end violence against women and girls. Together with activists around the world, we’re using the colour orange to call attention to…
The reality of climate change
Eight hurricanes in five months: In the Caribbean and around the world, climate change means extreme weather events could become the new normal. It's just one reason we need bold climate action.
Acrobats of the ocean
Synchronizing tourism and wildlife protection in Panama
Poverty isn’t permanent.
For International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, UNDP challenges you to rethink what you think you know about poverty.
Connecting islands, weathering storms
Climate change adaptation specialist Yusuke Taishi helps communities in Tuvalu reduce the risk from disaster.
Breaking the silence
UNDP supports and empowers victims of sexual violence in the context of the armed conflict in Colombia.
Long journey to peace
Tong Try, of the Mine Action Unit at UNDP Cambodia, has dedicated his entire career to ridding his country of landmines and other “explosive remnants of war".
