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

The UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has its own heroes - precisely, 58 UN Volunteers, including 16 women, who are serving in difficult conditions across the country. The UN Country Team that includes UNDP and the various agencies has 19 UNVs serving in Afghanistan. Visit site

In partnership with Al-Rahma Foundation, an organization that provides girls who are abused with a safe place to grow and learn, International Volunteer Day was celebrated in Yemen. Visit site

Some 39 volunteer groups from 12 cities came together on Dec 5 for the 2010 Volunteering Expo in Beijing.
The different groups included an organization aimed at enhancing the public awareness of HIV/AIDS, an Internet forum serving China’s Muslims to deal with issues like domestic violence, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering the migrant and rural population through arts-based projects. Visit site