UNV and local NGO Prayas set up a special event to both mark the International Day of Peace and to get street children engaged in activities. UNV's Programme Support Officer with UNMIN in Nepal, Karma Loday, talks about what the day meant to him and to the children themselves. Read

I was approached by the Rotary Club of Princes Town to assist in a free medical outreach project at Williamsville, one of the remote areas in the south of the country. This 'camp' was assisted by one of the UNV volunteer doctors living near me. It was only the beginning... Read

I remember in my childhood days I perceived the UN as wearing hard hats, having guns and vehicles bearing the big 'UN' logo. So I didn't really know what was meant by the UN, until I met a national UNV volunteer, an engineer, in my country, India. Read

I provide advice on policies and legislations; conduct monitoring activities on economic, social and cultural rights, particularly the right to food; and facilitate training on the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) to programming, as well as my advocacy work. Read

In River Gee the prison facility is managed by volunteers. I always try to identify myself with them, to appreciate and recognize their contribution. I also caution them to always use their skills and time to bring positive change within their communities. Read

I am in the middle of the making of international politics... Working within the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General gives you a unique chance to contribute in the making of international affairs. Read

Whenever refugees, IDPs, host communities, or local or traditional authorities have the opportunity to express their thoughts, needs, desires or expectations, we open a window of opportunity that can be crystallized through serious, hard work. Read

As a Civil Affairs Officer working  in the field, I am most involved in peace building work. Many of the communities in this area are engaged in conflicts over cattle rustling and grazing lands... Read

I chose to be a volunteer because the only way to close the gap is through volunteerism. Read

As a UNV volunteer 'Log' Assistant, I manage logistic functions including supply, transport, movement, etc. I remain conscious of all logistics needs and equipment maintenance in each location inside the Area of Responsibility (AOR)... Read