Improving access to basic services in the Central African Republic
Access: That one word means a lot when it’s no longer possible.
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
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History and evolution
UNOPS origins trace back to 1973, and until 1994 the Office for Project Services was part of the UN Development Programme. By decision of the UN General… -
Supporting post-disaster recovery in Zimbabwe
In March 2019, Cyclone Idai hit south-east Africa, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. When it was all over, a trail of destruction and devastation… -
Improving safety and security in post-conflict countries
Explosive hazards prevent children from going to school, inhibit farmers from working the land and block the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance.… -
Improving road conditions and access to markets in Niger
Niger is dependent on its road network to connect communities and to support economic activity. But poor road conditions make travel difficult, slow and… -
Access to a quality education
Location or economic resources often limit educational opportunities. A scholarship programme is helping change that for students in the Eastern… -
Projects and locations
From constructing earthquake-resistant housing in Haiti to procuring vital medicines in Myanmar, UNOPS supports partners across the globe, often in the… -
Access to energy: Giving Sierra Leone the power to change lives
For too long, community health centres across rural Sierra Leone have been forced to operate with little access to power. Now, a forward-thinking project… -
Midwives making a difference in Myanmar
For pregnant women in rural Myanmar, the long distance from hospitals can turn the joys of childbirth into a nightmare. -
Roads to peace
Decades of instability have caused untold suffering for people across the Central African Republic. In the second of a three-part series, we explore how…
