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292 million spend 30+ minutes each trip collecting water - mostly women and girls. The cost? Lost education, lost income, lost opportunities. Water equality isn’t optional. It’s a human right. go.undp.org/SNV

📣 With @Mase_IT and ‌@Y4Cofficial, we're excited to announce the #Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026. Are you a young innovator with a unique climate solution? Apply now for up to $30K in funding, mentorship and 🌍 recognition. 🗓️ Apply by 30 April: go.undp.org/57f

📣 The #Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026 is officially OPEN! Are you a young innovator with a unique climate solution? Apply now for up to $30,000 in funding, mentorship & global recognition. 🔗 Submit your proposal by 30 April: go.undp.org/57f

.@UNDP_SDGFinance, @BMZ_Bund, @Generali & @ICMIF_Web are rolling out the 🌍 largest Insurance Innovation programme aimed at protecting low-income households, small businesses, farmers & vulnerable communities from financial risk. Check out their stories: go.undp.org/S6s

Conservation is more than just a goal; it’s a community effort. 🇰🇪 @UNDPKenya spotlights 4 grassroots groups restoring coastal canopy, protecting open plains, and safeguarding the ocean depths. With @GEF_SGP support, they're working #ForPeopleForPlanet: ow.ly/LHYN50YpoAy

Switzerland invests US $120 million in @UNDP’s flexible core resources ensuring support reaches where it’s needed most, from Ukraine to Lebanon and Sudan. In a world of compounding crises, development is a smart investment in stability. 🔗Read more: go.undp.org/SBg

The human cost of conflict in #Lebanon—and the destruction it brings—are devastating. Its effects extend beyond what is visible, into the air, the land, and the systems people rely on. It is deepening an already fragile situation, with lasting impacts on institutions and communities. The longer it lasts, the harder recovery becomes.

🆕 estimates by @UNDPArabStates suggest the military escalation in the Middle East may cost economies in the region 3.7 to 6.0% of their collective Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - representing a staggering loss of US$120-194 billion. More via @business. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

If the military escalation in the Middle East continues, up to 3.6 million jobs could be lost — and as many as 4 million people pushed into poverty. Hard-won development gains risk being reversed. More from @UNDP: undp.org/arab-states/pr…

In #Somalia, recurring droughts threaten communities, but abundant sunshine offers a solution. A joint initiative by @UNDP and @MoEWRSo is harnessing solar power to deliver sustainable water access. So far, 2 of 10 solar-powered boreholes have been completed, providing clean water to 23,000+ people. The goal is to reach 120,000 drought-affected people by 2026. Special thanks to @SaudiFund_Dev for supporting this effort. Learn more: go.undp.org/5cp @UNDPArabStates @UNDPArabic

If the military escalation continues in the Middle East, the region could lose 3.6 million jobs and up to 4 million people could be pushed into poverty. Hard-won development gains could be wiped out. More in @UNDPArabStates' 🆕 assessment: go.undp.org/S28

Courage can change the world. The 2026 #InternationalPrideAwards celebrate the people advancing #LGBTIQ+ equality around the world. Know an equality hero? Submit a nomination by 17 April. 🔗internationalprideawards.org/en/nominations/

🆕 estimates by @UNDP suggest the military escalation in the Middle East, now into its fifth week, may cost economies in the region from 3.7 to 6.0% of their collective Gross Domestic Product (GDP). More in our new assessment: go.undp.org/S7

Water shapes our 🌍 and our future. From climate action and food to energy, women’s empowerment and so much more, water equity connects it all. As climate impacts grow, fair water management is key to stability and prosperity for all. go.undp.org/SNV

📍Saida, #SouthLebanon Escalating hostilities have forced +1M people to flee with little time; often leaving behind IDs, property papers, and essential documents. Legal aid teams are on the ground and in shelters, helping people restore their documents and understand their rights - enabling access to healthcare, assistance, and basic services. Supported by @UNDP, with funding from the Government of Canada (@CanadaLebanon), these efforts bring legal support directly to those who need it most. 🔗 To learn more: go.undp.org/SXZ ☎️ To contact: go.undp.org/SXo

When women rise, everyone wins. Yet for millions of women around the world, the path to justice remains full of obstacles. Legal systems that foster gender equality help communities thrive and economies grow: go.undp.org/5Dd

"Windows to Her World Exhibition" is an opportunity to exchange ideas & build connections through creative art. Learn how Somali youth are turning art into a new source of income & a catalyst for peace & social cohesion with support from @UNDPSomalia go.undp.org/S77

1 year after Myanmar's devastating earthquake, the needs remain immense, and meeting them will require sustained commitment and partnership. Here's how @UNDP_Myanmar is working alongside communities to rebuild their lives. go.undp.org/Sh5

Gulbara Shadakova from Jeti-Ögüz is turning tradition into opportunity. With support from @Ulkoministerio, @UNDP is helping her grow a sustainable business, create jobs for women, and bring Kyrgyz heritage to life through #tourism. Read Gulbara’s story: go.undp.org/ShH

4.8M tonnes of debris in #Jamaica after a hurricane. Recovery starts with data 📊 @UNDP is calling for real-time damage reporting solutions. Help turn data into faster action. go.undp.org/SdQ @innocentive_

On #ZeroWasteDay, youth are leading the shift to circular solutions, reusing, repairing and rethinking how we consume. 🌍♻️ Together with @SamsungMobile, we're empowering young innovators to turn ideas into action for people and for planet. Read more: go.undp.org/57v