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A zeal for protection and assistance: My work with IDPs in Uganda
19 June 2008
UNV volunteer Perez Abeka (left, in yellow) oversees the distribution of tarpaulins to IDPs in Uganda. (UNV)
I was to assist people internally displaced by the 20-year conflict between the Lord's Resistance Army group and the Government of Uganda. Referring to my Terms of Reference – I would be working as an Associate Protection Officer – it was like a dream come true. Read
Countries:  Kenya  Uganda
Des sourires sur leur visage : les programmes d’alimentation scolaire en Afghanistan
09 June 2008
UNV volunteer with WFP in Afghanistan Devaki Shrestha (right) interviews a girl on the impact of UN activities in her area. (D. Shrestha/UNV)
Un volontaire VNU avec une grande expérience du Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM) en Afghanistan analyse l'impact des programmes d'alimentation  scolaire. La distribution de rations alimentaires aux familles dans le besoin aide aussi à inclure les filles dans les programmes d'éducation et aussi à les garder dans les écoles. Read
Countries:  Afghanistan  Nepal
Alessandra de Magalhaes Lisboa, Brazil, Reintegration Officer (UNMIS)
06 June 2008
UNV volunteer Alessandra Lisboa conducts village reception team training near Abyei, Sudan. (UNMIS/UNV)
After years of north-south war, the signing of Sudan's peace agreement in early 2005 meant refugees could go back to their places of origin. As a 'triple R' officer, I assist people as they come home and guide them as they begin to rebuild their lives. Read
Natacha Nzabampema, Burundi, IT Assistant (MINURCAT)
05 June 2008
UNV volunteer Natacha Nzabampema from Burundi, IT Assistant for MINURCAT in Chad. (MINURCAT/UNV)
My team of five looks after an office of over 250 people. I keep MINURCAT connected.

The IT helpdesk supports civilian staff at the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) – looking after both software and hardware. In Chad, almost no IT infrastructure exists... That's why you'll never find any of the IT staff in their offices for more than 30 minutes. We are on the go all the time, ensuring MINURCAT's civilian and police staff are up and running too. Read
Countries:  Burundi  Chad
Hemalingam Naidu, Malaysia, Movcon Assistant (UNMIT)
04 June 2008
UNV volunteer Hemalingam Naidu from Malaysia (in yellow jacket, 1st on left), with the Bangladesh Formed Police Unit after a rapid deployment exercise in Timor-Leste. (UNMIT/UNV)
I ensure that every movement in and out of my duty station follows UNMIT's rules and regulations. I get things moving. Read

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