UNDP recuperates a millenary tradition in Peruvian town
18 August - A UNDP project on textile recuperation blooms in the weaving community of Matinga, Cusco. The concept underneath this project is to create economic sustainability, while expanding the market demand for the keepers of a tradition dating back more than 5,000 years in the Andes.

Olympic volunteers showcase an emerging culture in China
8 August - The skills learned in recruiting, training, motivating and managing Olympic volunteers—recently recognized for their efforts in the lead up to the Games—provide a significant resource for China’s other development volunteer programmes in fields such as environment and health.

UNDP helps sex workers find alternative careers in Burkina Faso
28 July - The UNDP is helping to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and train hundreds of sex workers to find new areas of employment.