Bonn, Germany: The United Nations General Assembly designated 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. As ever, voluntary action will be key to achieving its goals. Read

Bonn, Germany: "Developing countries look for support at a higher level than in the past, and that leaves areas of community engagement where UNV could step up." Read

Bonn, Germany: UNV staff took ‘Volunteering for our Planet’ to the public, marking the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The volunteers collected more than 500 signatures calling for climate action. Read

Torit and Yei, Sudan: I define myself as an active example of willingness to cooperate and help others and, when deemed necessary, to change the world to make it a better place to live in. Now, as a UNV volunteer with the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) I have been given a great opportunity to be part of a team. Read

Bonn, Germany: Development and the environment are intertwined, and volunteers are essential to both, says UNV Executive Coordinator, Flavia Pansieri. Read