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Keeping the wheels turning
23 June 2010
UNV volunteer Ernest Merriman-Johnson from Sierra Leone at work in the Transport Section in Gbarnga, Liberia. (P. Sen/UNV)
Gbarnga, Liberia: Without UNV volunteers like these, UNMIL's task in the remote parts of Liberia would be far harder. Read
More about: Peace & conflict resolution
Countries:  Philippines  Russian Federation  Sierra Leone
A guiding hand
11 May 2010
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. (P. Sen/UNV)
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
More about: Civil society  Governance  Marginalized groups  Peace & conflict resolution
Countries:  Kenya
Cheering on Lesotho's development volunteers
03 May 2010
Celebrations at the opening ceremony of the Lesotho National Volunteer Corps. Prime Minister Ntate Pakalitha Mosisili is fourth from left with dark suit and blue tie; sixth from left in the front row is the Minister of Gender, Youth Sports and Recreation, Me Mathabo Lepono. Eighth from left is the first Lady of Lesotho. The UN Resident Coordinator, Me Ahunna Eziakonwa, is third in the second row. (UNV)
Maseru, Lesotho: The Government of Lesotho has launched the UNV-supported National Volunteer Corps Project, setting the first batch of 153 National Volunteers on their path. Read
More about: Civil society  HIV/AIDS  Marginalized groups  Poverty  Youth
Countries:  Lesotho
When small issues can become big issues
21 April 2010
Liberia has emerged from years of civil conflict and is now vigorously pushing forward its policies for sustainable peace and poverty reduction. (P.Sen/UNV)
Monrovia, Liberia: "My role is peacebuilding," asserts Tomoko Semmyo. "In conflict-prone communities, small issues can become big issues. That's why I'm here." Read
More about: Marginalized groups  Peace & conflict resolution  Poverty  Refugees & displaced people
Countries:  Japan
Photo story: The bridge that we built
13 April 2010
Bong County, Liberia: The UNDP and UNV-supported National Youth Volunteer Service or NYVS aims to address some of the root causes of poverty and conflict in Liberia by bringing the expertise of educated urban youth directly to rural dwellers. Read
More about: Civil society  Education  Health  Peace & conflict resolution

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