10 November 2011
Within media relations at the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), I am part of a production team that puts out the Daily Media Review, the twice daily summary of all national and international news related to Timor-Leste, sent to the more than 2,700 UNMIT staff and 15 United Nations agencies in Timor-Leste. Read
More about: Governance Peace & conflict resolution
Countries: Timor-Leste
Other languages: en français
23 September 2011
Through a state programme, the Government of Kazakhstan is making efforts to encourage the repatriation of ethnic Kazakhs from abroad. A former repatriate himself, UN Volunteer Nurbakhit Atan has advised more than 500 repatriates and conducted joint volunteer actions in the Ulan district. Read
Countries: Kazakhstan
16 September 2011
“The biggest challenge is when I have to put on big shoes and walk the same way I do with my normal size shoes,” says UN Volunteer Elisha Laizer. By this I mean: “When my clients expect quality service regardless of the inadequate resources I have on the ground.” Read
More about: Electoral assistance Peace & conflict resolution
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Other languages: en français
22 August 2011
It is such an honour to be a UN Volunteer, serving in my own country, and seeing the positive impact that the Cisco Networking Academy ICTs educational programme is having. Read
Voluntary action for environmental protection
18 August 2011
The camp helped to increase awareness among the participants about volunteerism and the importance of voluntary actions for community mobilization and local development. Read
Countries: Albania
24 June 2011
I was moved by the every-day effort, patience and engagement of the volunteers who committed their time for this valuable initiative. Read
Countries: Kosovo
24 June 2011
UNV supported The Ideas Partnership, a local NGO, with text books and stationery for their catch-up classes to Roma children who are preparing for a test to register into formal schooling. Read
Countries: Kosovo
20 June 2011
During my six-month stay in Oecusse, Timor-Leste, I travelled to conduct assessment surveys of proposed new polling centres. Due to the frequent rain, most of the polling centres can be reached only by crossing a number of rivers. This is one of the most challenging aspects of my work - the slippery and winding roads and river beds make it dangerous and difficult to drive during rainy season. Read
More about: Electoral assistance Peace & conflict resolution
Countries: Timor-Leste
Other languages: en français
27 May 2011
Being an international UN Volunteer enabled me to increase my knowledge about issues regarding the rights of indigenous peoples… Bolivia is exceptionally rich in culture, with more than 36 indigenous groups facing very different realities and human rights problems. I had the chance to work with many of these people by giving training on human rights, and specifically on the rights of indigenous peoples. Read
Off-duty volunteering a joy at Sri Lankan charity
20 May 2011
Gloria Kaberia (Kenya), a UNV Associate Community Services Officer in Sri Lanka, tells us what motivates her to volunteer during her free time at the Karuna Nivasa home for elderly and mentally ill women. Read
More about: Gender Marginalized groups
Countries: Sri Lanka





