11 May 2010
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
Countries: Kenya
03 May 2010
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
Countries: Lesotho
21 April 2010
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
Countries: Japan
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
08 April 2010
![UNAIDS estimated that there are 15,000 AIDS orphans in Liberia, and perhaps 3,000 children living with HIV [not pictured]. UNV volunteers like Hanae Aida are involved in the struggle to mitigate the problem. (P. Sen/UNV)](typo3temp/pics/d89fd11180.jpg "UNAIDS estimated that there are 15,000 AIDS orphans in Liberia, and perhaps 3,000 children living with HIV [not pictured]. UNV volunteers like Hanae Aida are involved in the struggle to mitigate the problem. (P. Sen/UNV)"){kind=small}
Monrovia, Liberia: Many people in Liberia are poor – and people living with HIV are poorer. UNV volunteer Hanae Aida is helping people to overcome the challenges. Read
Countries: Japan
01 March 2010
Maimu, Liberia: Volunteer Savings and Lending Associations (VSLAs) help address a critical step in the transition from conflict recovery to development - especially for women. Read
05 February 2010
Tulear, Madagascar: In the south-western region of Madagascar, growing numbers of natural disasters make the population increasingly vulnerable. But through intense partnership-building, a UNV volunteer has been helping to ensure food security. Read
More about: Children Focus on food
Countries: Madagascar
27 January 2010
Bonn, Germany: "Developing countries look for support at a higher level than in the past, and that leaves areas of community engagement where UNV could step up." Read
The wall that breaks down barriers
05 December 2009
Monrovia, Liberia: An eclectic group of UN personnel came together on International Volunteer Day to inaugurate a new fence at Monrovia's School for the Blind - built entirely through volunteer action. Read
05 December 2009
Monrovia, Liberia: Liberians and the international community headed for the beach today – not to relax, but to volunteer for our planet. The International Volunteer Day event brought people together from across Liberia and across the world. Read
More about: Civil society Environment
