18 March 2013
The first United Nations report on volunteerism, the State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR), made the case for the recognition of volunteerism as an essential component for the sustainable, inclusive, and equitable progress of communities and nations. Selected chapters of the State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR) are now available as separate publications for you to share and distribute. Read
SWVR Booklet: Volunteerism and Social Cohesion (432 kb)
SWVR Booklet: Volunteerism and Social Inclusion (457 kb)
SWVR Booklet: Volunteerism and Sustainable Livelihoods (447 kb)
SWVR Booklet: Volunteerism and Disasters (433 kb)
SWVR Booklet: Volunteerism and Well-Being (424 kb)
SWVR Booklet: Volunteerism is Universal (446 kb) More about: Volunteering for Development
27 August 2012
The present report provides an overview of results achieved by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme during the 2010-2011 biennium, in support of programme countries and United Nations organizations in their peace and development efforts, including achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). It also identifies challenges and opportunities, especially in response to the Five-year Action Agenda of the United Nations Secretary-General. Read
UNV Report of the Administrator 2010 2011 dp2012-12 1 (430 kb)
dp2012-12French (116 kb)
dp2012-12Spanish (215 kb)
dp2012-12 Annex 1- Statistical Overview (172 kb)
dp2012-12 Annex 2 (79 kb)
dp2012-12 Annex 3 (81 kb)