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Volunteering for our Planet: Focus on Liberia
UNV Executive Coordinator Flavia Pansieri was in Liberia to take part in 'Volunteering for our Planet' events to mark International Volunteer Day on 5 December. Read more about the trip below.




SRSG Ellen Margrethe Løj (far right) and UNV Executive Coordinator Flavia Pansieri (far left) open the fence at the Monrovia School for the Blind, in the company of officers from the UNMIL military contingent and visually-impaired students. (P. Sen/UNV)
The wall that breaks down barriers
05 December 2009
Monrovia, Liberia: An eclectic group of UN personnel came together on International Volunteer Day to inaugurate a new fence at Monrovia's School for the Blind - built entirely through volunteer action. Read
The 'Volunteering for our Planet' event was made possible by a joint effort from Monrovia City Council, the UN and civil society. (P. Sen/UNV)
Monrovia and the world mobilize to face environmental challenges
05 December 2009
Monrovia, Liberia: Liberians and the international community headed for the beach today – not to relax, but to volunteer for our planet. The International Volunteer Day event brought people together from across Liberia and across the world. Read
Countries:  Liberia
The 'Volunteering for our Planet' youth parliament took place in Liberia's Joint House of the Representatives. (P. Sen/UNV)
'All protocol observed' as youth plan for Liberia's environmental future
04 December 2009
Monrovia, Liberia: Environmental action will be essential to Liberia's future despite the country's severe conflict recovery and development challenges, said student volunteer leaders today. Read
More about: Environment  Youth
Countries:  Liberia
Youth in Monrovia debated the values of 'Volunteering for our Planet' ahead of International Volunteer Day (P.Sen/UNV)
Environment strikes chord with youth as UNV head meets Liberian leader
03 December 2009
Monrovia, Liberia: Noting that the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen was just days away, the UNV Executive Coordinator told high school students: "Just like a picture is worth a thousand words, an action is worth a thousand statements." Read
More about: Environment  Youth
Countries:  Liberia
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