Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: I am responsible for receiving and distributing human red blood cells meant for transfusion to MONUSCO staff in need. It is my task to move with the blood to ensure that it is safe for transfusion. Read

Abuja and Ikaram, Nigeria: Nigerians planted trees and learned about reusable bags in two of several activities part of the UNv 'Volunteering for our Planet' campaign. Read

Abuja, Nigeria: Global Climate Week from 21-25 September was an opportunity for individuals and organizations to show solidarity and call for urgent actions to combat climate change. In Abuja, the UNV Nigeria team invited UNDP colleagues to wear green and sign the 'Seal the Deal' petition. Read

Lagos, Nigeria: International Volunteer Day was marked by a one-day seminar with the Senior State Secondary school for the hearing and hearing impaired in Surulere, Lagos. About 200 students attended. Read

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Energy efficiency programmes combined with the development of renewable energy sources will boost energy supply in Kyrgyzstan. Under the Shell 'Project Better World' initiative in cooperation with UNV, I served as an energy efficiency consultant to an environmental NGO. Read