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Protecting Lives through inclusive Early Warning Systems in the Bahamas

On World Humanitarian Day, learn how UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica is supporting The Bahamas in making Early Warning Systems accessible and inclusive of the needs, perspectives and priorities of persons with disabilities, so no one will be left behind in times of disaster

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Ready Set Great

UNDP partners with youth, PIOJ/Vision 2030, SALISES, STATIN and JSIF to convene the third annual Ready Set Great youth conference with a focus on multidimensional poverty

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To Give Up Is A Sin

Multiple setbacks did not deter Claudia from her dreams. Classes & a grant funded by the Spotlight Initiative give her a breakthrough.

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To Hell and Back

Shelly-Ann Crossdale, chicken and cash crop farmer embraces a new day after a lifetime of abuse and an unjust charge for murder when she was just 17 years old..

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Man posing with solar panels installed on the roof of Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Center in St. Andrew, Jamaica
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Hospital Scores Sun-powered Success

Solar energy is helping to cut energy costs & fossil fuels at a 1-of-a-kind hospital for persons with physical disabilities in Jamaica. | Project funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF)

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FEATURED VIDEO: Unpacking Gender Social Norms Data

UNDP Resident Representative Denise E Antonio visits Smile Jamaica to unveil startling data from UNDP's Gender Social Norms Index and to call for policy and behavioral change.

Our Mission


Guided by UNDP's global mission, the Multi Country Office in Jamaica seeks to reduce multidimensional poverty in the countries we serve, through project solutions in Social Resilience and Inclusion; Citizen Safety and Security and Rule of Law; Climate Change Resilience; and Sustainable Natural Resource Management. Our tailored package of Signature Solutions supports the development of strong policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities and institutional capabilities, while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. We serve Jamaica, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands.

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UNDP Launches Sexual Harassment Online Resource Centre

UNDP is serious about establishing a safe working space that has zero tolerance for sexual harassment, abuse and discrimination. For information and inspiration, we open a window into our policies, resources and regulations for partners and staff. A #16Days Campaign.

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Success Stories

domestic violence survivor poses with baby chicken
Success Story
To Hell and Back

Shelly-Ann Crossdale, chicken and cash crop farmer embraces a new day after a lifetime of abuse and an unjust charge for murder when she was just 17 years old..

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Man posing with solar panels installed on the roof of Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Center in St. Andrew, Jamaica
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Hospital Scores Sun-powered Success

Solar energy is helping to cut energy costs & fossil fuels at a 1-of-a-kind hospital for persons with physical disabilities in Jamaica. | Project funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF)

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Consider This

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Wanted: Climate Activists to take Climate Action to the next level - Originally published in The Sunday Gleaner

"Research confirms there is strong support among citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for: Climate-friendly farming (68%), green businesses and jobs (66%); solar, wind and renewable power (64%); halting the burning of polluting fuels (51%). These are powerful platforms for building a people centred climate agenda. By engaging our people to agitate for climate friendly jobs, farming and energy, we touch issues that matter to them, their livelihoods and their families. The time has come to take people engagement on climate action to the next level." - UNDP Resident Representative Denise E Antonio

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Life under water. Young people of The Bahamas help save coral reefs

Our Impact

98.7%

Legal aid clients

Satisfied with mobile justice service.

5

Public Hospitals

now run on clean energy at reduced cost to national budget

5276

Buildings in The Bahamas

Assessed post hurricane with UNDP's HBDA mobile app

128

Communities islandwide

Have improved access to water through water harvesting projects

74 x

Increase in fish size & stocks

due to reef rehabilitation, leading to restoration of fisher livelihoods

1.8 Million

Pounds of Marine debris

cleared from Bahamas coastal waters, habitats & tourist sites

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