The FPI undertakes a number of important management and financing activities that support real foreign policy-related initiatives on the ground. Here are some examples of the kinds of actions the FPI helps make possible, in coordination with the European External Action Service (EEAS) and other partner services.
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RSSTransformative impacts of FPI projects: empowering women globally
Around the world, from sub-Saharan Africa to the Middle East and the Caucasus, projects funded by the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) are having a transformative impact on the lives of women.
Supporting peace: How Colombia's digital archives help reconciliation
Colombia has been on the road to peace and reconciliation for several years. At each of the major stages in this long and challenging process, the country was always able to count on the support of the European Union (EU).
The EU celebrates Union of Cultures at the Guadalajara International Book Fair
The Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) took place in Mexico from 25 November to 3 December 2023. The European Union participated in the 37th edition of this Fair as a guest of honour, with the EU pavilion placed at the epicentre of the Fair.
Women combatants: from the battlefield to peace hopes
During the Paris Peace Forum (PPF), the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) organised a discussion panel on women combatants, which was intense and passionate.
Breaking the climate-conflict cycle: EU-backed initiative revitalises Galmudug, Somalia
In the heart of the Horn of Africa, the sun-drenched, arid landscape of Somalia is being reshaped by an invisible yet relentless force: climate change. This is one of the causes of exacerbating competition between local clans over grazing land, water, and other natural resources, leading to displace
EU foreign policy in action: supporting Ukraine
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the European Union (EU) reacted swiftly to help Ukraine and its people.
«Football pour la Paix» au service de la cohésion sociale en Côte d’Ivoire
Oubliez les règles traditionnelles d’un match de football avec 22 joueurs, repartis en 2 équipes et qui s’affrontent sur un terrain autour d’un ballon pour marquer des buts dans le camp adverse et remporter la victoire...
EU solutions in low carbon technologies and circular economy for markets in the Americas
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Mexico are markets with strong growth opportunities. At the same time, these markets have a clear...
EU support to Sudan’s peace process facilitates peace agreement
On 3 October, Sudan's civilian-led Transitional Government and the Sudan Revolutionary Movements signed a Peace Agreement aimed at ending decades of..
International Mine Awareness Day: EU making a difference across the world by financing mine action through IcSP
For the International Mine Awareness Day, held annually on 4 April, FPI reaffirms the important contribution the EU is making to mine action worldwide.