“The Future Today” Appeals for New, Happier Beginnings

Gjulfidan, Rabija, Fatima, and some other fifty Roma women from the Gazi Baba Municipality in Skopje could not hide their feelings while watching the new documentary on domestic violence, “The Future Today”. “It portrays our reality” they say in a chorus.


UNDP helps people build better lives. As the country looks towards the European Union, we support the government to build an inclusive society--where everyone has access to services and can participate in making decisions that affect their lives. With an eye on a sustainable future, we also help the nation to meet longstanding and emerging environmental challenges. Our support involves developing human and institutional capacities, providing knowledge, demonstrating solutions, building partnerships, and raising funds for development.


Area of Work
Good Governance
As the government devolves powers to local authorities, UNDP strengthens institutions and develops the skills of public administrators to design policies and deliver better services for all. UNDP also promotes citizen participation in decision making to increase responsiveness and accountability in Governance.
Social Inclusion
UNDP supports national efforts that improve the social and economic standing of individuals and groups at risk of exclusion. We provide knowledge for inclusive policymaking and reforms; we develop national capacities to expand employment opportunities and access to services for all.
Energy and Environment
By demonstrating what is possible on the ground, UNDP helps decision makers to incorporate action against pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change into the work of their institutions. Investing today promotes people’s health, food security, and quality of life but could also deliver financial benefits in the future, so UNDP also helps explore options such as sustainable tourism development.