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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 Partners Support Turkmenistan in Updating its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

A National Seminar is taking place in Ashgabat under the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF), “Global…

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UNDP and UNFPA launch “Gender-Responsive Approach in healthcare” training for health professionals in Turkmenistan

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, August 19 – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have launched a three-day training…

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UNDP and Partners Mark Caspian Sea Day with an Environmental Awareness Event for Children in Avaza

Avaza National Tourist Zone, Balkan velayat, 10 August 2026 – A festive event dedicated to Caspian Sea Day was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The…

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UNDP and Partners Support Stronger Waste Management to Protect the Caspian Sea

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Framework Convention for the Protection…

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UNDP Presents Findings on Mapping the Path to Sustainable Biodiversity Finance in Turkmenistan

A consultative workshop was held today in Ashgabat under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project “Umbrella Programme to Support Development of…

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UNDP Launches Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Project in Turkmenistan with Support from the Government of Japan

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Civil Defence and Rescue Operations Directorate under the Ministry of Defence of…

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Turkmenistan Knowledge Café: Sharing Expertise, Inspiring Innovation

The Turkmenistan Knowledge Café is an innovative platform at UNDP Turkmenistan designed to foster learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. It provides a…

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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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