Bonn, Germany: People are looking forward to better times in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where years of armed conflict have taken their toll. Relief supply will remain a reality for some time to come. The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is among the international partners on the ground, taking action for peace and development. Read

Kinshasa, DR Congo: Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the Gender Office of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) will tomorrow launch the first UN mission web site dedicated to gender issues. Read

Almaty, Kazakhstan: Dr Telzhan Zhunisbekov, a Kazakhstan national, has served as an International UN Volunteer in Burundi, Rwanda and Congo, providing emergency surgery and training local doctors to carry out difficult and specialized orthopaedic operations. His story is an excellent example of the value of voluntary cooperation between developing countries. 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