51³Ô¹Ï Office for Project Services is using virtual reality as part of health, safety, social and environment training for personnel and partners in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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The ADB-HEAL project, supported by UNOPS, has installed over 45 CT scans, trained 800 healthcare workers, and delivered vital equipment to improve healthcare accessibility and resilience in the Philippines.
Since the 2019 earthquake, Albania's National Puppet Theatre has reopened, combining historic charm with modern innovation. Built in 1924, the theatre has served various roles, including as a military officers' club and the seat of the first parliament. In the 1960s, the building found new life as the National Puppet Theatre. The theatre was damaged in the 2019 earthquake and is being restored as part of the EU4Culture programme. The €40 million initiative, implemented by , has preserved historic elements from the 1920s, 1950s and 1980s. The revitalised theatre is expected to boost tourism, support local businesses and provide opportunities for artists. The National Puppet Theatre is now reopened and will continue to bring families together through laughter, storytelling and imagination.
UNOPS has improved food security in Niger by constructing solar-powered irrigation systems, boosting crop yields and supporting economic growth in Sia-Kounza.
Despite ongoing threats, Kharkiv, Ukraine is gradually recovering with international aid, as a project funded by Japan and implemented by 51³Ô¹Ï Office for Project Services repairs homes, offering hope and stability to displaced residents.
Rifqi Irvansyah was nine when the tsunami struck in Aceh, Indonesia. Seeing his school rebuilt by sparked a lifelong interest in disaster preparedness.
In 2024, 51³Ô¹Ï Office for Project Services worked around the world with the UN family and partners to respond to critical needs and support vulnerable communities.
In Yemen, climate-resilient roads, built "one road at a time" through World Bank-funded projects, help communities withstand extreme weather and climate change impacts.
Launched in 2018, Awaaz Afghanistan has become a vital communication lifeline, connecting over 3 million people to essential services and humanitarian aid amid conflict and crisis.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are facing severe climate impacts, but through innovation and global cooperation, they can build resilience and secure a sustainable future.
The Human Development Park in Alajuelita, Costa Rica, provides a vital recreational space for youth, fostering community engagement and inclusivity amid high rates of violence and social exclusion.
Climate transparency is crucial for countries to set ambitious (NDCs), enabling effective decision-making and accountability in addressing climate change challenges.
In Yemen's critical healthcare crisis, The 51³Ô¹Ï Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and KfW are enhancing services by training 243 healthcare workers, empowering them to provide life-saving care amidst significant resource challenges.
Limited healthcare infrastructure in remote and conflict-affected areas and lack of comprehensive sexual education in Myanmar's remote and conflict-affected areas pose challenges for youth. Online platforms have become crucial for accessing health information, but they also contain misinformation. Ma Shet Ne (Don't Be Shy), a digital program launched in 2019 by BBC Media Action and supported by the -managed Access to Health Fund, is successfully delivering sexual and reproductive health education to youth through social media channels.
In Kharkiv, Ukraine, and the government of Japan are working to restore housing damaged in 2022, bringing hope and a sense of normalcy to a city still under fire.