19 May 2010
Pretoria, South Africa: A UNV volunteer has brought together Africa's top musicians for a high-profile campaign connecting the Millennium Development Goals with the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Read
More about: Children Civil society Culture & sports Education Environment Focus on food Gender HIV/AIDS Health MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger MDG 2: Universal primary education MDG 3: Gender equality MDG 4: Reduce child mortality MDG 5: Maternal health MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases MDG 7: Environmental sustainability MDG 8: Global partnership for development MDGs MDGs: General Poverty
Countries: Belgium
19 February 2010
Pretoria, South Africa and Georgetown, Guyana: It's been demonstrated time and time again how important voluntary action is in the aftermath of natural disasters. UNV volunteers have been making a difference. Read
More about: Civil society Emergency relief
12 January 2010
Limpopo Province, South Africa: "We worked hard," said Halima Chande, one of the organizers. "But with work, songs, drama, local dances and a good lunch with drinks, it was not viewed as a social function by the young generation. I was so moved that after establishing almost one acre of orchard, these young people did not feel tired..." Read
25 February 2009
Lebowakgomo, South Africa: "I proudly said that I am an anaesthetist by profession and a UNV volunteer. The first question I received was: 'Did a UNV volunteer assignment mean that I was stationed for a short time only?' It was with this encounter that I started my primary role of advocating for volunteerism."
IVD: A Day for recognition and reflection
Recently nominated for a district award, a UNV volunteer describes his life and inspiration as an anaesthetist in Limpopo Province.
Read05 December 2007
In CIVICUS newsletter's special issue on IVD, UNV volunteer Karena Cronin reflects on volunteers' contribution to civil society and giving volunteers proper recognition. Read
More about: Civil society
