New UNDP Resident Representative to Sierra Leone presents his credentials to Government Janet Dabire Fri, 09/01/2023 - 18:05 September 1, 2023 Tile size Medium (1/3) Fredrick Ampiah, Resident Representative of UNDP Sierra Leone presenting his Letter of Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timothy M. Kabba UNDP Sierra Leone The newly appointed UNDP Resident Representative to Sierra Leone, Fredrick Hans Ampiah, has presented his letter of Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy M. Kabba in Freetown. The presentation of the Letter of C ..read more

Cultivating green jobs: Haja's organic skincare journey in Sierra Leone Janet Dabire Tue, 08/15/2023 - 14:36 August 15, 2023 Sierra Leone Africa Goal 08: Decent work and economic growth Goal 05: Gender equality Goal 01: No poverty Economic development Youth Tile size Medium (1/3) Haja Dalanda Masally, CEO of Shea & More Naturals in her skincare production studio UNDP SL /Janet Dabire From a journey to heal her own skin blemishes, Haja Dalanda Massally has created a thriving skincare venture. In 2017, she began "experimenting" with local remedies to combat acne. This led to ..read more

UNDP, Deloitte and Addiko Bank Sarajevo strengthen cooperation to advance women empowerment in BiH Pavle.Banjac Wed, 08/23/2023 - 03:48 August 23, 2023 Partnerships with the private sector as an engine to women empowerment and gender equality Bosnia and Herzegovina Goal 05: Gender equality Gender equality Economic development Tile size Medium (1/3) Joint support of UNDP, Deloitte and Addiko Bank Sarajevo to Women’s Mentoring Network Photo: Sulejman Omerbasic for UNDP in BiH Empowerment of women in Bosnia and Herzegovina through partnership with the private sector is in focus of a joint s ..read more

Syria: Journey of Resilience asma.nashawati Sun, 08/20/2023 - 03:25 August 19, 2023 Syria Arab States Goal 01: No poverty Goal 10: Reduced inequalities Goal 02: Zero hunger Goal 03: Good health and well-being Goal 04: Quality education Goal 05: Gender equality Goal 06: Clean water and sanitation Goal 07: Affordable and clean energy Goal 08: Decent work and economic growth Goal 09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Goal 13: Climate action Goal 14 Life below water Goal 15: Life on land Goal 16: P ..read more

Ready to Make a Delivery in Deir EzZour asma.nashawati Fri, 08/18/2023 - 06:53 August 18, 2023 Turning A Small Idea into A Business Syria Arab States Goal 01: No poverty Goal 02: Zero hunger Jobs and livelihoods Youth Resilience Crisis Tile size Medium (1/3) Modar from Deir EzZour on electric bike ready to make a delivery ©UNDP – Syria | Zuhair Al-Fourati Modar is 36 years old from Deir EzZour in Syria. The idea of starting his own delivery (courier) business was just a thought he never dreamed would see the light. There was an absence of similar projects in his city, in addition to ..read more

Aya the Iron Woman asma.nashawati Thu, 08/17/2023 - 06:45 August 17, 2023 Forging Her Path as a Woman Blacksmith Syria Arab States Goal 01: No poverty Goal 10: Reduced inequalities Goal 02: Zero hunger Capacity development Jobs and livelihoods Gender equality Women's empowerment Crisis response Resilience Tile size Medium (1/3) Aya welding an assistive chair at the Hand in Hand Charity workshop ©UNDP - Syria Aya is a 25-year-old woman from Aleppo, Syria, who decided to take up welding as a profession. Being orphaned and displaced due to the war, her sense of determination, persisten ..read more

From Challenges to Collaboration: Lattakia Carpenters Overcome Electricity Shortages asma.nashawati Thu, 08/03/2023 - 06:58 August 2, 2023 Syria Arab States Goal 01: No poverty Goal 02: Zero hunger Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities Crisis response Jobs and livelihoods Resilience Economic recovery Tile size Medium (1/3) In the face of electricity shortages in Syria, the inspiring carpenters Jeano and Mamoun joined forces by sharing a generator and battery-powered tools with UNDP's support. Together, they're carving a successful future for themselves and supporting their comm ..read more

UNDP Kenya Annual Report 2022 sheila.kimani Fri, 07/21/2023 - 06:56 July 21, 2023 UNDP Kenya Annual Report 2022 Annual Report Download Downloadable asset UNDP_Kenya_Annual_Report_2022.pdf Fri, 07/21/2023 - 06:58 sheila.kimani Document final_undp_annual_report_2022-_20th_july_2023.pdf Download file Label Download our report here. The highlights and events showcased in our annual report serve as a testament to our commitment to fostering positive relationships with our global partners to advance sustainable development for all. As we move forward, the UNDP remains committed to supp ..read more

Technology for Democracy and Human Rights: Lessons Learned and Way Forward Peter Kongmalavong Mon, 07/17/2023 - 08:33 March 14, 2023 Switzerland - Donor country France - Donor country Denmark - Donor country Digitalization Human rights Governance Tile size Medium (1/3) UNDP Geneva\ WSIS 2023. Left to right: Emily Schoemaker, UNDP senior expert in technology and democracy; Sarah Lister, Head of Governance, UNDP Bureau for Policy and Programme Support; Rober Opp, Chief Digital Officer UNDP; Teona Tomshvilli, co-founder of ForSet Georgia; Sheikh Hassina Chief a2i, egovernance strategist ..read more

Government of Italy’s Two Million Euro through UNDP to Support Resilience and Recovery Efforts in Syria asma.nashawati Thu, 07/13/2023 - 07:52 Topics Donors Crisis response Resilience Civil society Jobs and livelihoods Regions and countries Syria Arab States Display date July 13, 2023 Middle - Massimiliano D’Antuono, Italy Charge d’Affaires, Right - Alessandra Piermattei , AICS Director in Beirut, Left - Sudipto Mukerjee, UNDP Resident Representative in Syria. © UNDP Syria Beirut, 13 July 2023 – The Government of Italy and the United Nations Development Programme signed a contribut ..read more