Results of development cooperation

Tens of thousands of Kenyans use eco-friendly toilets

A Kenyan company supported by Finland produces circular economy products from toilet waste and other organic waste.

More and better-qualified teachers for Mozambican schools

Between 2009 and 2022, the number of teachers in Mozambican primary schools increased by almost 60 per cent. Thanks to a new teacher training programme, the ...

School meals for children around the world

The World Food Programme (WFP) promotes school meals worldwide. In 2022, its expert assistance reached 107 million schoolchildren. The global School Meals Co...

Millions of Ethiopians gain access to clean water and sanitation facilities

Between 1994 and 2022, around 5.4 million Ethiopians gained access to clean water thanks to cooperation between Finland and Ethiopia. Water services were ext...

My Rights My Choice project protects women’s and girls’ rights and choices in Tanzania

Finland supports the eradication of gender-based violence and the protection of the rights and choices of women, girls and people with disabilities in Tanzan...

Social security for Nepali children and families has improved

Although social security is a fundamental right in Nepal, a lack of information and complex systems have made it difficult for Nepali people to access benefi...

Young people empowered to demand equality and their rights

Young people’s sexuality is a cultural taboo around the world. Plan’s development programme challenged harmful norms and encouraged young people to demand eq...

Civilians have better opportunities to promote peace in Sudan

The work of the Finnish organisation CMI has improved dialogue in war-torn Sudan.

Improving working conditions in Somali media houses

Media employers have begun to draft written employment contracts and grant maternity and sick leave.

The UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund increased support for people with disabilities

Finland has been a member of the Advisory Group for the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). Thanks to Finnish representatives’ advocacy efforts, the...

Ukrainian agriculture and aviation benefit from improved weather warnings

New weather services help society prepare for dangerous weather phenomena.

Responsible fish farming and jobs in Zambia

With Finland’s assistance, the Yalelo company has expanded its operations, now employing a thousand people across Zambia.

Ukraine adopts renewable energy

Ukrainian companies are repairing energy infrastructure destroyed by Russia, improving the country’s energy efficiency, and increasing the use of renewable a...