12 August 2008
Bonn, Germany: International Youth Day signals the UN's commitment to youth as a significant asset for development. Volunteerism is an important channel for realizing the potential of youth, and UNV is at work worldwide to harness youth volunteerism. With UNV's help, youth are being nurtured for the future and giving back to their communities in the present. Visit site
More about: Youth
05 August 2008
Bonn, Germany: It is increasingly apparent that volunteerism and volunteers are critical to preserving the environment and building a sustainable future for the planet. Volunteers with UNV, UN partners and in communities around the world are making a difference; protecting wildlife and habitats, fighting desertification and promoting environmental awareness. Visit site
More about: Environment
20 June 2008
Bonn, Germany: The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that today there are 37 million such people worldwide: 11 million outside their own countries and 26 million displaced within them. In partnership with UNHCR and other UN agencies, UNV volunteers are often at the forefront of the response. In 2007, there were 958 UNV volunteers assigned to UNHCR, making it one of our biggest partners. Visit site
More about: Refugees & displaced people
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12 June 2008
Bonn, Germany: All around the world, UNV volunteers are making immense contributions in response to the global food crisis and to improve health and nutrition in the long term. UNV volunteers are posted at country and field offices with UN agencies such as the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), playing a meaningful role in day-to-day activities in spite of the risks this sometimes entails. These volunteers serve as bridges for the connection of communities, regions and countries. Visit site
More about: Focus on food
03 June 2008
Bonn, Germany: UNV volunteers are vital to collective peacekeeping and peace building efforts around the globe. They represent 30 percent of international civilian personnel in UN peacekeeping and special political missions, working for lasting peace and stability where there is political insecurity or a legacy of conflict. Here are some of their stories.
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More about: Peace & conflict resolution





