Arabvolunteer news site covers UN Secretary-General's message urging the public to celebrate International Volunteer Day to recognize the "millions of people around the world who give their time and talent to tackle global challenges: from volunteers working in their own communities on climate change adaptation and poverty reduction to those supporting global causes of peace, justice and the Millennium Development Goals." Visit site

In Yemen, UN volunteers celebrate International Volunteer Day with children at the Al-Rahma foundation in Sana'a. Visit site

Active in Viet Nam since 1990, UNV works to increase the involvement of UN Volunteers and volunteers in general in activities of a wide range of development actors that contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Vietnam. Visit site

The International Volunteer Day in Rwanda was celebrated with youth from Huye district and volunteers from various local and international organizations committing to playing a role in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Visit site

Onepakistan news site reports UN Secretary-General's message urging the public to mark International Volunteer Day to recognize the "millions of people around the world who give their time and talent to tackle global challenges, from volunteers working in their own communities on climate change adaptation and poverty reduction to those supporting global causes of peace, justice and the Millennium Development Goals." Visit site

International Volunteer Day (IVD), obseved annually on December 5, is a global observance designated by the United Nations to thank volunteers for their efforts and increase public awareness of their contribution to society. Visit site

Public and private organizations across Pakistan marked International Volunteer Day with conferences, rallies and seminars to acknowledge the valuable services of volunteers and their contributions for social and economic development. Visit site

Online news portal helps connect African NGOs and earns its Ghanaian creator the prestigious United Nations Volunteer award. Read

They are the ones working in the districts, increasing access to information on subjects such as education and health. These volunteers are helping to improve the lives of their communities. Visit site

Six Indians have been chosen for the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) online volunteering award for their articles which helped spread awareness on the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), Visit site