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Heroes behind masks: healthcare workers in Sebha battle COVID-19

Nine years of conflict has damaged countless buildings across Libya, leaving them demolished or unfunctional. The destruction of buildings hindered essential basic services for people such as…  



Benghazi Children’s Hospital fully operational again

Newborn ward at Benghazi Children Hospital. Photo: ©UNDP Libya/ Abdeladeem Ajaj  


Benghazi Corniche is fully renovated for the enjoyment of locals and visitors

With support from the European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under “Resilince4Libya” reconstructed the corniche located in the Sedi Akhribish historic area of Benghazi…  


Solar powered lights enlighten Sebha Airport

Sebha – As part of the Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) handed over the first part of the solar streetlights project to Sebha Municipality. The…  


More than 100 youth gain skills on auto mechanic and customer services through UNDP-Toyota partnership

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Toyota Libya F.Z.C signed an agreement in 2018 with the aim of creating jobs opportunities for youth. Through this mutual collaboration more than 55…  


The United Kingdom increases its contribution to UNDP with US$ 341,000 to support HNEC prepare for national elections

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Mr. Gerardo Noto, and His Excellency, the United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador to Libya, Mr. Nicholas Hopton, signed an agreement by…  


The Stabilization Facility for Libya responds to COVID-19 with a Medical Oxygen Plant at Bent Baya hospital

Bent Baya – In coordination with the Ministry of Health, and with support from 13 international partners and the Government of Libya, UNDP’s Stabilization Facility for Libya completed the final…  


What is beyond recognising the informal waste sector?

When I visited the Tripoli landfills for the first time, Masoud Tantoush, Tripoli’s management and recycling public company founder, looked at me and said: “these mountains of waste are treasures.”…  


Women leaders at the heart of sustainable development in Libya

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its potential. Gender equality is a goal in its own right but also a key factor to achieve peaceful societies, with…  

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