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Czech Challenge Fund 2025: Call for Applications Now Closed
The call for applications to the Czech Challenge Fund 2025 is now closed. This year’s round received a substantial number of proposals for projects to be implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Georgia, Moldova, and Zambia. We appreciate the strong interest from applicants. The evaluation process will take place

Empowering Communities and Conserving Forests: Sustainable Frankincense Harvesting in Tigray, Ethiopia
In the dry woodlands of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, an ancient resource is getting a modern upgrade. A collaborative project between Czech and Ethiopian universities is empowering local communities with innovative techniques to produce high-value essential oils from frankincense resin, fostering economic resilience and promoting the sustainable conservation of precious forests.
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Czech technical university constructs the first building of the secondary school in Kashitu
In the presence of Czech Ambassador Pavel Procházka, a workshop building was opened in Kashitu, Zambia. The workshop, built over three months by Czech civil engineers and architects with the help of local volunteers, will serve as a base for the construction of a secondary school. An innovative building technology

Embracing the World: International Day of Tourism – Explore Moldova!
Every year on September 27th, people around the world unite to celebrate a shared passion for exploration, cultural exchange, and the wonders of our planet. International Day of Tourism reminds us of the transformative power of travel, the beauty of diverse cultures, and the importance of responsible tourism. This year,

International day for democracy 2023: Empowering the next generation
Every year on September 15th, nations across the globe come together to celebrate the International Day for Democracy. The United Nations established the International Day for Democracy to promote and uphold the values of democracy, such as transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and the rule of law. The International Day of Democracy

Semínkovna successfully finished their Challenge Fund project in Moldova
The Czech initiative Semínkovna together with the Moldovan organization Ao Gradina Moldovei completed the Challenge Fund project “United by seeds: launching the Czech-Moldovan seed libraries in Moldova”. The aim of the project was to create a pilot network of seed libraries in Moldova based on the model that has been

2023 Challenge Fund is open!
We are happy to announce that the 2023 Call for Proposals for the Challenge Fund of the Czech-UNDP Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals is now open. The objective of the Challenge Fund: Czech solutions for SDGs is to facilitate transfer of Czech know-how and innovative solutions that would address development challenges and contribute to the achievement of SDGs

Seminář o možnostech podpory projektů s využitím nástrojů Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs
Seminář pro realizátory projektů ze soukromého sektoru, neziskového sektoru,
akademické sféry a institucí veřejné správy