Haa, Bhutan: This year, Kraft foods and UNV worked together with the Bhutanese government to organise a cheese making workshop in Haa for 12 locals who will continue to spread the knowledge. Read

Monrovia, Liberia: Peace Ambassadors were able to actively partake in the Liberian Volunteers for Peace Programme by recognising themselves as change agents and lead various activities; including peace dialogues, campaigns, radio talk shows, and sports activities. Read

Beirut, Lebanon: Before Live Lebanon, “It was harder for Lebanese expats to send remittances directly to development projects,” says Kareen Baydoun, national UNV volunteer. Read

Guangzhou, China: The 2010 Asian Games organizers expect some 600,000 volunteers to serve at the games and Paralympic venues and throughout the host city of Guangzhou, China. Read

The United Nations proclaimed an International Year of Youth starting on 12 August 2010.
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