Results of development cooperation

Millions of Ethiopians gain access to clean water and sanitation facilities

Finland has supported the construction of sustainable and reliable water systems. At the same time, this has contributed to local decision-making, the status...

Responsible fish farming creates jobs in Zambia and Uganda

With Finland’s assistance, the Yalelo company has expanded its operations, now employing 2,000 people across Zambia.

Parenting education and child benefit help Nepalese children stay longer in school

A model supported by Save the Children has been shown to accelerate children's development and is projected to help them stay in school up to three years lon...

Access to contraception improved for girls in five countries

As part of a programme run by Plan, the use of modern contraception among girls aged 15-19 increased from 21 per cent to 32 per cent. Access to contraception...

Civilians have better opportunities to promote peace in Sudan

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

More and better-qualified teachers for Mozambican schools

Finland has promoted native-tongue education in Mozambique and supported significant reforms in the education sector, such as diversifying teacher education ...

Ukrainian agriculture and aviation benefit from improved weather warnings

New weather services help society prepare for dangerous weather phenomena.

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...

School meals for children around the world

The World Food Programme (WFP) promotes school meals worldwide. The global School Meals Coalition, led by Finland, France and Brazil, supports the WFP’s effo...

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...