Welcome to UNDP Action for Cooperation & Trust in Cyprus

Since its launch in October 2005 the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) peacebuilding project in Cyprus, Action for Cooperation and Trust (ACT) aims to strengthen the capacities of Cypriots to actively participate in reconciliation. ACT is funded until 2013 through a cooperative agreement between USAID and UNDP.

Latest News
& Announcements

CIVIL SOCIETY PROPOSES A MORE INCLUSIVE PEACE PROCESS FOR CYPRUS
	A network of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot civil society organisations (CSOs) is calling for a revamp of the Cyprus peace process to include a more central and active role for civil society ... read more

Happy birthday Home for Cooperation (H4C)
	In one year the Home for Cooperation has continued to grow as a hub of civil society activity, bring the UN buffer zone in Nicosia back to life and creating a venue for collaboration. The Home for ... read more

Inter-regional conference bringing together Europe and the Middle East
	In October this year the Peace it Together network will be hosting an inter-regional conference in Nicosia Cyprus that will bring together civil society, development practitioners and donors to ... read more

Message on the Day of Vesak
	We commemorate this year’s Day of Vesak as the international community enters the final preparations for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro – a ... read more

ACT Overview

ACT aims to engage people from both communities to work together on common issues and participate in a variety of peacebuilding initiatives across the divide. Our partners include business leaders, media and technical professionals, civil society activists, youth leaders, researchers and opinion leaders from both communities.

What's On

Check our calendar of events for upcoming partner events and activities, ranging from conferences and workshops on specific themes, to film screenings, launch events, information sessions and public discussions.

News Archive

Dip in to our News Archive to read about our past news, events and activities. Learn more about our work to date and our programme highlights through our press releases and news stories.

Areas of Work

ACT partners with civil society actors from across the island. Our areas of work are: strengthening civil society to contribute to the peace process; creating opportunities for Cypriots to promote social and policy change on issues of common concern; and promoting cooperation and common understanding between the island's communities.

Photo Library

Flip through our Photo Library to view highlights from our recent events and to get a glimpse of our project partners and the range of diverse and dynamic activities they are creating.