Thimphu, Bhutan: They came from different parts of the world, and from different nooks of Bhutan. Their age, cultural background and academic qualifications were varied. But they all had one thing in common: the spirit of volunteerism. Read

Thimphu, Bhutan: Local NGO Young Volunteers in Action (Y-via) sent positive health related messages to their peers through a one-day clean up activity supported by UNV. On the day of the activity we were blessed by bright sunshine. It was also the opportunity to launch the theme of International Volunteer Day 2009 – ‘Volunteering for Our Planet’. Read

Thimphu, Bhutan: Goodwill ambassadors Ronaldo and Zinédine Zidane have taken to heart the fight against poverty by sponsoring the Match Against Poverty. Part of the proceeds from this UNDP event are going to support an ethnic minority in the Himalayan country of Bhutan as they seek greater access to education and agricultural techniques. Read

Kampong Cham, Cambodia: Parvati Sharma (Bhutan) is a nurse and midwife. She studied in India, and during her more than 20 years of experience in health education and training she has visited most Asian countries. She is about to finish her UNV assignment in Kampong Cham and Stung Treng. In the following article she reflects upon her time as a UNV in Cambodia. Read

Thimphu, Bhutan: United Nations Volunteers Honorary Ambassador, Mr. Takehito Nakata of Japan, today completed a five-day official visit to Bhutan hosted by the Royal Government during which he met with the Honourable Prime Minister Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji and other high-ranking government officials. Read