United Nations Office for Project Services is recognized for using AI to enhance mine action and recovery efforts in Afghanistan, Colombia, and other post-conflict areas.

PROCARIBE+, a UNOPS-supported regional initiative, is uniting Caribbean nations, communities, and organizations to restore marine ecosystems, empower coastal livelihoods, and build a sustainable blue economy for future generations.

From Bangladesh to Colombia and Uganda, the Lives in Dignity Grant Facility empowers displaced and host communities through local, long-term solutions that restore dignity, strengthen resilience, and foster inclusion and peace.

Through a partnership with Denmark, UNOPS has helped restore essential services in war-impacted Mykolaiv, Ukraine—delivering waste trucks, water towers, firefighting equipment, and buses to support local resilience and daily life.

Within South Asia’s urban sprawl, a quiet transformation is taking place. From the slums of Dhaka and the riverbanks of Lahore to the schoolyards of Kathmandu, waste workers and young changemakers are reshaping their futures – with support from the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia (PLEASE) project. PLEASE is the region’s largest initiative to combat marine plastic pollution and promote sustainable plastic use. Financed by the World Bank and implemented by the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme, with UNOPS support, the project promotes practical solutions – public-private partnerships, innovation grants and inclusive education initiatives – to build a more circular and just economy.

With support from UNOPS and global partners, Uzbekistan is equipping hospitals with modern tools and training, ensuring safer, more effective care and building a stronger healthcare system for the future.

United Nations Office for Project Services, Ethiopia’s government, and the World Bank are rebuilding Tigray’s schools, healthcare, and food systems to support post-conflict recovery.

As Yemen marks its eleventh year of conflict, the humanitarian crisis worsens, but amidst the destruction, stories of resilience and hope still to shine through.

For over 20 years, UNOPS has assisted the Argentinian government in advancing educational outcomes and ensuring inclusive learning opportunities through technical support, fund management, and transparent procurement processes.

Through the Cities 4 Women initiative, women and girls are driving urban change by co-designing public spaces, advocating for safety, and ensuring development meets their needs.

United Nations 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.

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 UNOPS, 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 United Nations Office for Project Services repairs homes, offering hope and stability to displaced residents.