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

Bonn, Germany: Whether hosting his show on national television or knocking on doors of potential partners, Claude Ntanta is a visible advocate for the emerging online generation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Exposing women's groups and students to the power of information systems, Claude is helping the war-torn country step into the digital age. Read

Bonn, Germany: Providing health, education, and other social services to remote communities scattered across Jigme Dorji National Park, Bhutan, demands innovative approaches. To meet these complex challenges, the Bhutan Government has launched an Integrated Conservation and Development Programme (ICDP) that seeks to improve the living standard of local people, while also addressing the conservation needs of the national park. Read

Thiumphu, Bhutan: IVD 1999 was celebrated on Sunday, 5 December in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. The major focus of the day was an exhibition reflecting the activities of four international and four national volunteer organizations. Read