02 September 2010
Monrovia, Liberia: UNV volunteer Samuel Ndingi supports the national transitional government’s work on resettlement and reintegration to build sustainable peace and development in one of the poorest countries in the world. Read
Countries: Liberia
02 September 2010
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
More about: Focus on food
Countries: Bhutan
31 August 2010
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
More about: Peace & conflict resolution Youth
Countries: Liberia
30 August 2010
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
More about: MDGs: General
Countries: Lebanon
24 August 2010
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
More about: Civil society Youth
Countries: China
12 August 2010
Kumasi, Ghana: Young volunteers engaged via UNV Online Volunteering service are supporting the communication and outreach activities of Young People We Care, a youth-led NGO based in Ghana that empowers young people to take action for the MDGs. Read
Organizing a youth conference in Ghana
12 August 2010
Accra, Ghana: Through UNV Online Volunteering service's website, online volunteers help Paajaf, a Ghanaian foundation, to hold an international youth conference in Ghana. Read
UNV opens multi-media exhibit at 2010 Shanghai World Expo
06 August 2010
Shanghai, China: The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme opened a multi-media exhibit at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo to raise awareness about the value of voluntary action and attract new UNV volunteers. The exhibit runs until 18 August and joins those of 35 other UN agencies participating in the UN Pavilion. It aims to raise awareness of the contribution volunteerism makes to peace and development and to encourage qualified individuals to apply to become UNV volunteers. Read
More about: Civil society
Countries: China
05 August 2010
Jorf, Morocco: As UNV corporate volunteers, Kraft employees, Ana Maria Martin Mosquera (Spain), and Ralph Schmidt (Germany), helped a Moroccan women's cooperative make a better "coffee" beverage from date pits. Read
More about: Focus on food Private sector
Countries: Morocco
03 August 2010
Kadugli, Sudan: Working with the United Nations Mission in the Sudan, UNV volunteer Derek O’Rourke's role is to make life as comfortable as possible for peacekeepers in the field. He has also initiated a UNV group supporting volunteer activities with communities, promoting environmental awareness and community voluntary action. Read
Countries: Sudan






