30 December 2009
Gamela, Zambia: UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator Naheed Haque has hailed the volunteer spirit of youth contributing to their communities and resolving problems in Zambia and says she is inspired by their enthusiasm and motivation. Read
More about: Environment HIV/AIDS
Countries: Zambia
30 December 2009
Nkhata Bay, Malawi: During an official mission to Malawi, UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator Naheed Haque visited the Functional Literacy for Integrated Rural Development (FLIRD) programme in Nkhata Bay.
The programme started in 2002 and is a unique approach to social and economic empowerment. It brings together components of literacy, skills development and income generation. Read
UNV mourns the deaths of two UNV volunteers serving in Afghanistan
The programme started in 2002 and is a unique approach to social and economic empowerment. It brings together components of literacy, skills development and income generation. Read
28 October 2009
Kabul, Afghanistan: UNV is deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of two UNV volunteers who were killed in an armed attack today. Read
More about: Electoral assistance
Other languages: en español en français
05 October 2009
Geneva, Switzerland: In an address to the UNHCR Executive Committee, UNV reaffirmed the partnership between the two organizations and pointed out synergies for the future. Read
More about: Refugees & displaced people
19 August 2009
Bonn, Germany: On 29 July, UNV welcomed new Deputy Executive Coordinator Naheed Haque.
"Volunteerism is the 'special ingredient' in peace and development," she remarked. Read
"Volunteerism is the 'special ingredient' in peace and development," she remarked. Read
Countries: Bangladesh Samoa
Other languages: en français en español
