22 June 2010
I am responsible for receiving and distributing human red blood cells meant for transfusion to MONUSCO staff in need. It is my task to move with the blood to ensure that it is safe for transfusion. Read
More about: Health Peace & conflict resolution
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo Nigeria
Other languages: en français
17 June 2010
On Children's Day, volunteers organized events for disadvantaged children in Beijing, forging new partnerships for volunteerism for development. Read
Countries: China
04 June 2010
As highly skilled experts, UNV volunteers are spreading the image of capable professionals coming to Armenia full of enthusiasm to give a hand for development. Read
More about: Private sector
Countries: Armenia
01 June 2010
Before I visited Cambodia, the image I had of people there was not very clear. I just considered them as people living in a developing country. After spending a couple of days there, I began to understand what the Cambodians were like. Read
More about: Marginalized groups Private sector
01 June 2010
UNV led the UN system in Lebanon's 'Teach-in' initiative during 'Education for All' Week (23-30 April 2010). The activity was supported by the National Commission for UNESCO with the participation of 14 UN agencies active in the country. Read
Transforming classrooms, empowering minds
11 May 2010
Children in Iriba, Chad, are back to school thanks to the determination and volunteer spirit of a UNV volunteer. Read
Countries: Chad
10 May 2010
To commemorate 2010, the International Year of Youth, UNV India and the Solution Exchange for Gender Community India organized a meet at the Hotel Piccadilly in Lucknow. Another youth workshop took place near Chennai. Read
Bringing Beijing volunteerism to the Shanghai Expo
10 May 2010
Lessons learned from the Beijing Olympic volunteers will be on show in Shanghai this year, as more than a million volunteers gather to support the 2010 Expo. Read
More about: Civil society Private sector
06 May 2010
Identification is crucial to providing citizens with access to public services and letting them fully exercise their constitutional rights, such as the right to vote. Read
More about: Human rights Marginalized groups
Countries: Nicaragua
Other languages: en français en español
28 April 2010
What am I doing here? Let me ask a question first. Globally, can you imagine how many people lack clean and safe drinking water, and how many lack adequate sanitation services? Read
Countries: Korea, Republic of Mongolia

