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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 and Winrock International Invite Applications for Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Programme in Turkmenistan

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan and Winrock International through the US Department of State-funded Advancing Sustainable Supply…

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UNDP and GEF Support the Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity in the Amu Darya River Basin

A practical workshop on assessing fish populations and strengthening aquatic biodiversity monitoring in the Amu Darya River Basin was held at the Amu Darya State…

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UNDP facilitates the exchange of experience on judicial digitalization between Turkmenistan and Estonia

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, organized a study visit to Estonia from 26 to 30 October…

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UNDP and GEF Support Sustainable Management of Pasture and Irrigated Lands in Turkmenistan

As part of the joint project of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, “Conservation and…

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UNDP brings together Turkmenistan’s youth to explore climate solutions on the occasion of United Nations Day

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, in partnership with the NGO “Yash Tebigatchy” (“Young Naturalist”) and other partners, held a…

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UNDP and Partners Launch CHANGE Programme to Advance Gender Equality in Turkmenistan with EU Support

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held an event to launch the national component of…

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UNDP and Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan launch digital literacy training to support digital initiatives in healthcare

UNDP in Turkmenistan is supporting a digital literacy training course for 60 medical workers of the Directorate of the Center for Infectious Diseases of the…

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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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Where Sparrows Return: A Young Student’s Climate Solution in Turkmenistan

Across many parts of the world, rapid urbanization and changing environmental conditions are reshaping the natural habitats that both people and wildlife depend on. In Turkmenistan, these changes are also being observed by young minds eager to understand and respond. At Secondary School No. 55, 7th-grade student Ovezmurad Sapargeldyev began to notice a simple but meaningful change - fewer sparrows in his surroundings.

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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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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 mobilized for Democratic Governance projects over the 2021–2025 cycle

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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