Nairobi, Kenya: UN-HABITAT hosted the first Steering Committee meeting for the African Conference on Volunteer Action for Peace and Development to be held on 25-27 June 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya. The gathering highlighted the UNV State of the World’s Volunteering Report and UN Resolution recommendations, and drew representatives of government, UNV and other UN agencies, and non-profit organizations all interested in promoting volunteering as central to community-centered sustainable development. Read

Nairobi, Kenya: My role as an Assistant Communication Officer in the Advocacy and Partnerships section requires regular field trips to UNICEF programme sites to highlight the work done in ensuring every child receives proper nutrition and health services, clean water and sanitation facilities, and an adequate level of care and protection.  By interacting with those in the local communities we are also able to identify what more needs to be done. Read

Nairobi, Kenya: “It is inspiring to be able to engage with communities and understand the challenges they are facing,"says Daisy Serem, UNV Assistant Communication Officer. Daisy makes regular field trips to highlight the work being done to ensure every child receives proper nutrition and health services, clean water and sanitation facilities, and an adequate level of care and protection. Read

Kuria, Kenya: Before the referendum, tension that included hostile speeches from community leaders and local councillors became the order of the day. I constantly alerted the security team within the district to be watchful of an eminent attack by the Kuria on other communities in support of the then draft law. Read

Gbarnga, Liberia: Taking Liberia from its violent past into lasting development will take the commitment and cooperation of every stakeholder in the nation's future. But a gently guiding hand goes a long way towards bringing people together. Read