Banda Aceh, Indonesia: It was the children who were most affected by the tsunami, according to Dr. Yunita, a physician from Jakarta who served as a UN Volunteer for two months in Banda Aceh, working at the Bina Mandiri Crisis Centre, a volunteer-run trauma counselling and medical clinic set up in a district of the city that was nearly levelled by the tidal wave's massive force. Read

Bonn, Germany: Since the tsunamis struck on 26 December 2004, the UNV programme continues to expand its presence in the affected countries. To date, some 40 UNVs are in these countries. Read

Bonn, Germany: Less than two weeks since tsunamis struck on 26 December, the support of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme and presence of UN Volunteers continues to mount in the devastated countries in the Indian Ocean region. Read

Jakarta, Indonesia: In order to develop volunteerism and enhance the capacity of volunteers in Indonesia, the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Volunteers/United Nations Development Programme (UNV/UNDP), with support from national and international volunteer organizations, have established the Volunteer Development Centre (VDC). Read

BONN: UN Volunteers supports small businesses in Indonesia. It counsels community based organizations (CBOs) personnel to manage this task efficiently by enhancing their expertise in human resources, accountancy, administration and business analysis. Read

West Timor, Indonesia: Despite the recent disturbances following a popular consultation ballot in neighbouring East Timor, UNV development efforts continue on the western section of the island. Read