The Italian Government, through the Italian Development Cooperation, will provide €500,000 for a new UNOPS-implemented project in Kassala State.

Implemented by UNOPS on behalf of the Government of Canada the new project comes as part of Canada’s continuing support to Iraq.

The Government of Japan and South Sudan’s Ministry of Transportation, Roads and Bridges jointly inaugurated on 28 April a river port in Mingkaman.

“My life has been very gloomy and cold, but I know my sun will shine.” – Yama Tamang, survivor of the Nepal earthquake.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and UNOPS signed an agreement on 16 April to work together on key projects around the world in an effort to improve the lives of people in need.

About 15,000 Afghans are set to benefit from more reliable and better access to electricity under a $5 million renewable energy project funded by the Government of Japan.

Around the world, innovative approaches are being developed to support humanitarian aid and drive sustainable development.

UNOPS and Oxford University are working together to support long-term national infrastructure planning for governments.

Heavy flooding in North Darfur devastated the area, impacting local health and educational services.

The Government of Japan has announced two new projects to support the response to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Iraq.

In Maldives, fresh groundwater resources are scarce. Rivers and lakes are almost non-existent. More than 6,000 people living on the islands of Mahibadhoo, Ihavandhoo and Gadhdhoo couldn’t access safe drinking water, especially in the dry season.

Through ongoing conflict in the region, reliable access to safe, clean drinking water has long been an issue for local communities.