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

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

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

Monrovia, Liberia: Environmental action will be essential to Liberia's future despite the country's severe conflict recovery and development challenges, said student volunteer leaders today. Read

Monrovia, Liberia: Noting that the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen was just days away, the UNV Executive Coordinator told high school students: "Just like a picture is worth a thousand words, an action is worth a thousand statements." Read

Monrovia, Liberia: Yah-Lydia Wonyene, who died in the attack on the Bakhtar guesthouse in Kabul during October, was laid to rest last week near her home in Liberia. "Her passing is a tragic loss, and we express our deepest remorse," said UNV Chief of Special Operations, Kevin Gilroy. Read

You should have rationed your greed
and paid her heed, when she told you not to cut down forest trees,
but you did not see the wisdom of her pleas,
and now the taps are dry. Read

Kabul, Afghanistan: UNV is deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of two UNV volunteers who were killed in an armed attack today. Read

N'Djamena, Chad: "I have dedicated my spare time and money to teach these 30 people how to play volleyball. I was finally able to create not only a good team of players but a tight-knit group, which also allowed me to explain my role as a UNV volunteer in Chad and how important this experience is for me." Read

Greeneville, Liberia: During my time as a UNV volunteer, I feel I have achieved a lot. I have contributed to the reintegration of close to 120,000 ex-combatants, but also influenced change in the mindset of the people. Read