Amman, Jordan: Through the UNV Online Volunteering service, a volunteer in Jordan is building an online education network and databases for a British non-government organization (NGO).  In this way, he is helping the organization assist schools in developing countries become more financially independent. Read

Volunteerism is considered a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and a crucial renewable resource for social and environmental problem-solving throughout the world.

General Assembly resolution A/Res/56/38 asked the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme to provide technical cooperation in the field of volunteerism to realize its potential as a resource for attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). 

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Lib and Mleih, Jordan: Jordanian women are empowering each other via a unique Information and Communications Technology (ICT) project, driven largely by national UNV volunteers. Read

Amman, Jordan: With the slogan 'Hand in Hand for a Better Life', International Volunteer Day (IVD) was celebrated in Jordan under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Basma bint Talal. Events were also covered on national television. Read

Monrovia, Liberia: A leading UN official has commended UNV volunteers serving with the peacekeeping mission in Liberia. Plaques of appreciation and certificates were presented to reward consistent, reliable and active volunteering for peace and development. Read