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

Expression of Interest_CYP business development - Ref UNDP ACT-CCE-2014-03
	Click here to download the announcement regarding Expression of Interest_CYP business development - Ref UNDP ACT-CCE-2014-03 ... read more

Secretary-General's statement on the death of Nelson Mandela
	Nelson Mandela was a singular figure on the global stage -- a man of quiet dignity and towering achievement, a giant for justice and a down-to-earth human inspiration. I am profoundly ... read more

Joint statement by the two chambers
	The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce recently issued a joint statement saying that a comprehensive solution of the Cyprus problem will bring ... read more

Citizen Peacemaking in Cyprus: The story of co-operation and trust across the Green Line
	UNDP in partnership with USAID has been supporting peace-building and reconciliation work in Cyprus for over a decade. This publication looks at how this work began in Cyprus and what the results ... 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.