Norad

NOK 50 million for anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine

Through agreements with Transparency International Ukraine and Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntACc), Norway is stepping up its support for anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine.

The world’s most important backup: seeds for the future

Deep in the permafrost of Svalbard, more than one million seed samples are stored – a global insurance policy in case vital plant species disappear. At the same time, farmers in Somalia are testing new seed varieties to strengthen food production in the face of climate change and conflict.

Dramatic cuts in aid

Official development assistance fell by 23.1 per cent last year, according to figures from the OECD. This means that millions of lives are being lost because people are not receiving help. Never before have aid cuts been this severe.

Norwegian Aid Provides Education and Hope to Children in Conflict Zones

According to UNESCO’s latest Global Education Monitoring Report, 273 million children worldwide are out of school.

Norwegian aid saves lives in the fight against the world’s deadliest infectious disease

With support from Norway, millions more people are receiving treatment for tuberculosis.

Ukrainian journalists expose corruption in wartime

Together with independent anti-corruption agencies and civil society, a free and independent press plays a central role in the fight against corruption.

Clearing the way for agriculture and safe land

Mines and explosive remnants of war pose a major threat to people in Ukraine. Through knowledge and new technology, Ukrainians are working to make the land safe again. This saves lives and restores food production.

How Norad Fights Corruption in Ukraine

Norway maintains a zero-tolerance policy on corruption. In Ukraine, this means uncovering and addressing corruption risks while working closely with partners to ensure that Norwegian support is used as intended.

Gaza: – Hard to comprehend how badly injured the children are

Red Cross doctor Roger Alcock has never seen so many injured people as in Gaza. At the field hospital in Rafah, they save lives and also create moments of joy for the children in the midst of the catastrophe.

Standing Together Against Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon

In the heart of the Amazon, authorities and Indigenous peoples are joining forces in the fight against illegal gold mining.

The Rafto Prize Laureates from Sudan: As Long as We Live, We Believe in Democracy

In war-torn Sudan, local neighbourhood committees known as Emergency Response Rooms (ERR) are making an invaluable contribution to help their fellow citizens with water, food and health care. ERR brings hope when the world is at its darkest. Life is catastrophic for millions of people in Sudan.