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

“The Studio” opening soon at CCMC
	The Cyprus Community Media Centre (CCMC) is happy to announce the launch of “The Studio” which will be held in Nicosia’s buffer zone on Thursday 16 May. Anyone interested in getting involved is ... read more

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES “ADVANCING SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY” - 15 May 2013
	Families hold societies together, and intergenerational relationships extend this legacy over time. This year’s International Day of Families is an occasion to celebrate connections among all ... read more

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL - QUOTE ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL MOTHER EARTH DAY - 22 April 2013
	International Mother Earth Day is a chance to reaffirm our collective responsibility to promote harmony with nature at a time when our planet is under threat from climate change, unsustainable ... read more

Inter-regional collaborations launched empowering youth and citizen participation
	The UNDP Action for Cooperation and Trust (UNDP-ACT) program announced today the launch of a series of inter-regional projects dealing with youth empowerment, volunteerism, citizen participation, ... 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.