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UNDP Celebrates 80 Years of the United Nations and Strengthens Cooperation on Climate and Youth Empowerment in Lebap Velayat

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UNDP Celebrates World Environment Day with Youth Event and Climate Photo Exhibition

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Exit Of National Tuberculosis Program Of Turkmenistan From The Global Fund

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UNDP concludes a series of workshops on climate change adaptation for decision-makers from Ashgabat and Dashoguz velayat

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The International Forum “The Creative and Innovative Economy of Turkmenistan”

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UNDP Presents the Interactive Climate Education Toolkit – ‘Climate Box’ in Turkmenistan

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan convened the final seminar of its regional project ‘Climate Education for Sustainable Development…

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UNDP Supports Turkmenistan in Building Capacity to Reduce Methane Emissions

On 25 March, training on sustainable methane emissions reduction technologies in the oil and gas sector was launched in Ashgabat. The event is organized by the…

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Youth Competition: "Aral of the Future - Creating Solutions Today"

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announces the launch of the creative ideas competition "Aral of the Future - Creating Solutions Today," timed to…

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How digital tools are transforming TB treatment in Turkmenistan

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UNDP Supports Turkmenistan in Development of a National Artificial intelligence (AI) Strategy for Sustainable Digital Transformation

From 5 to 6 March 2026, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, is convening a…

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UNDP Enhances Youth Knowledge on the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Shaping the Future

On 4 March 2026, as part of an educational session for youth organized by UNDP in Turkmenistan, students from the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University…

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UNDP Launches Regional Project to Tackle Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution in the Caspian Sea

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Secretariat of the Framework (Tehran)…

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UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

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MERYEM'S STORY: THE PATH TO RECOVERY FROM TUBERCULOSIS

Meryem is 24 years old. She has always been an active and energetic woman who loved to travel. She moved abroad to pursue her studies in management and was excelling academically. Her first-year exams were intense, but she passed them more than successfully.

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KEMRAN’S JOURNEY WITH FUTURESKILLS4ALL

Kemran Gurbanov, a civil engineer from Mary, Turkmenistan, embarked on a transformative journey with the FutureSkills4All initiative, bridging his expertise in construction with digital innovation.

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AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL STRUGGLE: THE STORY OF OGULSURAY FROM DASHOGUZ

As the leader of Eco-Durmush, the first and only women-led NGO in the Dashoguz region, Ogulsuray is not just fighting climate change –she's building the capacity of rural women, strengthening their resilience, and constantly advocating for sustainable growth. Her tireless efforts inspire local communities to adapt to a changing climate and create a more sustainable future.

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Type 2 Diabetes: Mahmud's story and why regular check-ups matter

I am 40 and from Sarahs. I discovered I had diabetes by chance - during a routine health check-up at my previous job. I had no complaints and felt completely healthy. But a blood test revealed elevated 6.8 glucose level. I was referred to an endocrinologist. The doctor said this was above the norm and that I needed an additional test for glycated hemoglobin, which shows the "average" blood sugar level over three months. To my surprise, I didn't even have to go to Ashgabat for it; I could get the test done right there at the polyclinic in Sarahs. My glycated hemoglobin was also above normal.

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Young Turkmen Scientist Wins Youth4Climate Global Challenge

Ogulshirin Tacheva, a fifth-year biotechnology and ecology student at the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, participated in the Youth4Climate: Sparking Solutions flagship event 2023 held in Rome, Italy on 17-19 October 2023 and has emerged as one of the winners of this international climate contest.

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Meet Merjen striving to unleash the power of women and girls in Tech

Merjen Saparmyradova graduated from the International Turkmen-Turkish University with a degree in software engineering and system administration. She believes that knowledge in technology and increased participation of women and girls in the development of digital solutions can play an important role in building a sustainable future.

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Our Impact

$40

million

the Global Fund has invested to support the National TB Programme since 2010

$25

million

invested within last 5 years in the environmental protection and climate change

$179

million

Government provided to health joint projects since 2016

$12

million

budget planned for the Democratic Governance projects within 2021-2025

50,000

local farmers

increased capacity in water and land efficient practices

75

%

of the Health projects funding is provided by the Government (2025)

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