Bonn, Germany: UN Volunteers is empowering local people: Decentralization and governance. Read

Bonn, Germany: The Experimental Center for the Development of the Small and Medium Rural Companies is a non-governmental organization (NGO), formed by indigenous and non –indigenous women and men, with the objective to improve the quality of life for rural families of the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Read

Guatemala City, Guatemala: Following a long selection process throughout Guatemala, 40 new National UN Volunteers (VNTs) began their assignment with the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala (MINUGUA) regional offices and headquarters. Read

Geneva, Switzerland: The United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) has been awarded a United Nations Sasakawa Certificate of Merit for its achievements in mobilizing university graduates to support disaster reduction initiatives in Guatemala. Read

Guatemala City: Three years ago, Oskar Mejía, a Swedish sociologist and teacher, left his home country to become one of 13 "UN Peace Promoters" in Guatemala. Confronted with conditions of extreme poverty, racism and social and political marginalization of the population, the UNV of Salvadorean origin soon realized that lasting peace in Guatemala was still a long way down the road. Read

Bonn, Germany: The year 2000 saw thousands of East Timorese crossing borders to get home after post-referendum violence forced them to flee as refugees. UN Volunteers also came back as soon as possible to help sow seeds for a new nation. From fisheries to forestry, from trade to treasuries, they are playing an integral role with the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). Read

Bonn, Germany: Six National United Nations Volunteers (NUNVs) support to preserve the tropical rain forest in Guatemala by improving people's living. Read

Bonn, Germany: With a $1-million contribution from Spain, UNDP will help Guatemala strengthen its judicial system through training programmes for judges, policemen and public defenders. Read