UN Development

We listen. We partner. We deliver. In 2025 alone, 1.1 billion people in 170 countries gained better services, governance and economic opportunities. More in our Annual Report: annualreport.undp.org

“I want to show my children that hard work, combined with opportunity, can change our lives.” This International #DayOfFamilies, discover how sustainable energy⚡🌱 is improving everyday life for families like Lajith Dansi’s in Sri Lanka. bit.ly/4rz9n9Z

Families thrive when women have the tools, training and opportunities to lead. 🌱 In Cuba, women farmers are strengthening food security, supporting livelihoods and building more resilient communities for their families and beyond. On this #DayofFamilies, meet the women feeding Cuba: go.undp.org/qoV

Around 28 million people in Afghanistan were unable to meet their most basic needs in 2025, according to UNDP’s latest Afghanistan Socioeconomic Review. Climate shocks, declining aid, & restrictions on women’s rights continue to deepen poverty. Read More: go.undp.org/qww

Digital X 3.0 is about meeting #HumanSecurity needs with technology that’s already proven and ready to use. 18 solutions from Japan were added to the Solution Catalogue, spanning from health to governance and connectivity. Explore the catalogue here: digitalx.undp.org/catalog_1.html

Behind every breakthrough are partners willing to invest in new ideas From building peace on Uganda-Kenya border to empowering women with clean energy in Madagascar, @UNDP's #FundingWindows are driving locally-led change across Africa   🙏🏾 to our 15 partners, especially 🇱🇺 🇩🇰🇰🇷

After a 2024 missile strike damaged a sports college, students continued practicing amid uncertainty. Today, with support from @MOFAkr_eng 🇰🇷, we are helping restore the college's dormitories and learning spaces through the global #REVIVE initiative. bit.ly/3R4sI6c

@globegov spotlights @UNDP's latest analysis on the six “fault lines” holding back government #DigitalTransformation, from fragmented institutions to outdated funding and procurement models. Read more: globalgovernmentforum.com/un-pinpoints-s…

📣 The DEADLINE for the #HeroesofTomorrow: UN #SDGAwards has been EXTENDED. 🏆 The Awards honor advocates, artists, and agents of change who are transforming their communities through creativity, innovation, and resilience. Apply by 🗓️ 31 May 2026: sdgactionawards.org

Flexible & philanthropic funding is critical to tackling complex development challenges. In #Zimbabwe, Mobile One Stop Centres are bringing essential services closer to underserved communities, thanks to this support. Read Melody’s story: go.undp.org/qUJ #PartnersAtCore

In #Raqqa, 3 young entrepreneurs are turning discarded furniture into opportunity, rebuilding livelihoods while making affordable products for their community 🙏🇩🇪@BMZ_Bund thru @KfW_FZ_int, @UNDP is supporting resilient businesses & recovery in #Syria 📖 go.undp.org/TvB

“Our support aims to build the foundations necessary for a functional and stable #Somalia.” - @siv_cathrine Through strong partnerships, @NorwayInSomalia and @UNDP are advancing peace, resilience, and long‑term development across Somalia. Read more: go.undp.org/qSP

Through integrated action aligned with national priorities, we work to accelerate human development while easing pressures on our planet. Supporting countries in this direction, with our partners at the heart of it, is the goal of our Strategic Plan: strategicplan.undp.org

Indigenous leadership is climate leadership 🌍 In Cambodia, direct grants are helping communities protect forests, secure land and shape their own climate solutions. Read more here: go.undp.org/5qV #UNFF21

The #HeroesofTomorrow are fearless and persistent. They’re in every country, often working against the odds for a better future. Deadline is approaching! Apply or nominate by 17 May for the @UN #SDGAwards. Learn more via @SDGAction: sdgactionawards.org

“Every morning when I wake up, I have one thought: to do everything I can to keep our children safe,” says Oleh Derliuk, Director of the Dnipropetrovsk Professional College of Sport in Dnipro. Despite a 2024 missile strike, the college continues to train #Ukraine’s future athletes, as @UNDP 🇺🇳, with support from the Republic of Korea 🇰🇷, helps restore the facility through #REVIVE.

Sustainable investment at scale depends on real risk being understood, shared & managed That’s why @UNDP and the Berne Union are partnering Strengthening insurance, guarantees & risk-sharing tools for sustainable growth in developing and emerging markets undp.org/press-releases…

In #Kazakhstan, the spirit of Asar is evolving from a tradition of mutual support into a more structured model for tackling today’s complex challenges 🌍🤝 Why does so much essential volunteer work remain invisible in national systems? Our latest blog explores how Central Asia is rethinking volunteerism through stronger coordination, training and policy integration. By @HaoliangXu and @UNVolunteers @ToilyKurbanov Read more: go.undp.org/qZq @UNDPKAZ

Together with our partners, we: ✅Strengthened governance for 452 million people ✅Restored jobs for 2.6 million people in crisis settings ✅Advanced services for 182 million women. Thank you #PartnersAtCore. annualreport.undp.org

The latest Socio-Economic Review by @UNDPaf shows 74% of Afghans remain subsistence insecure. A fragile economy, 2.7M returnees, worsening climate shocks, and declining women’s participation are increasing pressure on livelihoods and services. go.undp.org/qww

تساهم 896 أسرة من مديرية المواسط، في تعز، في تعزيز الأمن الغذائي من خلال البيوت المحمية المقاومة للمناخ. باستخدام نظام الري بالتنقيط، يتمكن المزارعون مثل عصام، من زراعة محاصيلهم على مدار العام بكلفة أقل 🌱 نشكر @bmz_bund و @KfW_FZ_int لقراءة المزيد: go.undp.org/q3y