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An eye on health in Nepali schools
01 October 2009
Participants in the training design child-friendly toilets for UNICEF’s Nepali school water, sanitation and hygiene project. (UNV)
Kathmandu, Nepal: Every time I think I understand a situation, my perceptions are challenged again… I don’t think the learning will ever end! Read
More about: Children  Gender  Health
Countries:  Ireland
From slums to students: HIV/AIDS awareness in Kathmandu
01 September 2009
An HIV/AIDS-affected man was asked many questions by the males during the awareness campaign in Kathmandu and was later hailed for his bravery and willingness to come and talk to them. (UNV)
Kathmandu, Nepal: Two people living with HIV/AIDS came to share their experiences with the participants. At the end of the training, more than 200 residents of both genders were directly reached and trained and more are expected to be reached through these informed participants. Read
More about: HIV/AIDS  Youth
UNV India joins forces with Government youth project
11 August 2009
The NSS Volunteers conducting a role play on how to volunteer towards the attainment of the MDGs. (UNV)
Chennai, India: Managed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Service Scheme (NSS) aims to involve students in local communities through volunteerism. About 2.6 million students from 200 universities are now involved. Read
More about: Education  Youth
Countries:  India  Ireland
Nepalis rally to volunteer for our planet
14 June 2009
Participants from local women’s groups in the rally during World Environment Day celebrations in Kathmandhu. (UNV)
Kathmandu, Nepal: Participants joined in a rally and marched around the local area led by a local marching ‘band’, carrying banners and chanting slogans to deliver messages for raising awareness of environment issues and climate change. Read
More about: Environment  Gender
Enabling women health volunteers in Nepal
02 March 2009
The Government of Nepal initiated the FCHV programme in 1988 and around 50,000 local women are involved. (UNV)
Lalitpur, Nepal: Thousands of female volunteers who roam the Nepali countryside providing health education and primary health care rely on UNV expertise and financial support to help this major volunteering programme run smoothly. Read
More about: Gender  Health
Countries:  Korea, Republic of

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