Vientiane, Lao PDR: In Lao PDR, FAO is capitalizing on the indigenous consumption of edible insects and promoting them as a means of enhancing the diet as a sustainable way to combat chronic malnutrition, increase food insecurity, and create new income generation opportunities. Read

Bonn, Germany: Francisco Whitaker and Plenty International's Peter Schweitzer discussed volunteerism and social activism with UNV Executive Coordinator Flavia Pansieri as part of a series of events during the annual meeting of the Right Livelihood Award Laureates in Bonn from 14-19 September. Read

Bonn, Germany: According to the 2010 UNV Executive Board Report, the food and financial crises have hampered development and the achievement of the MDGs. At the same time, the current situation has highlighted the essential role of volunteerism in providing participatory, sustainable, capacity-enhancing cost-effective solutions. Read

Bonn, Germany: On 17 September, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme will host two Right Livelihood Laureates:  Francisco Whitaker (Brazil) and Plenty International, represented by Peter Schweitzer (USA).  The laureates will participate in discussions on volunteerism and social activism, together with the Executive Coordinator of UNV, Flavia Pansieri. Read

Windhoek, Namibia: The yields for Namibia’s small scale farmers are arguably the lowest in the world. But the UNDP-GEF Community Based Adaptation (CBA) programme is working towards increasing the food security of communities around the country. Read

Manesar, India: UNV India organized a national UNV volunteer workshop from 27 to 28 August in Manesar, Hariyana. The workshop was the first of its kind in India for the more than 75 national UNV volunteers currently working in the country. Read

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

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