Kampala, Uganda: As UN Volunteers with the Child Protection team of UNICEF's Country Office in Uganda, we focus on violence against children and justice for children.  However, we are not strictly confined to our respective areas. This gives us the chance to learn about and contribute to other UNICEF programmes. Read

Kampala, Uganda: “For me, volunteering with UNICEF is such a tremendous opportunity that has changed me," says Harriet Christine Elasu, UNV Finance Officer with UNICEF Uganda.  Harriet is always happy to provide extra support and guidance where it is needed, particularly in the areas of accounting and financial management, and in proper record-keeping. Read

Kampala, Uganda: As a new volunteer, I had great expectations and was full of ambition. I looked forward to meeting and working with new people at UNICEF, gaining new skills and using my experience to contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of women and children in Uganda. Read

Windhoek, Namibia: Awareness-raising is key to tackling the HIV/AIDS threat. In Namibia’s public sector, UNV volunteer James Etuwat works across the board to ensure combating HIV/AIDS is on everyone’s minds. Read

Kampala, Uganda: Empowering women and sensitizing communities to the threat of Gender-Based Violence is a long process. But UNV volunteer Sarah Stella Suffer-Okuni has made an undoubted impact. Read

Kampala, Uganda: At the end of the Week of Volunteerism in commemoration of International Volunteer Day 2008, featuring advocacy activities, a United Nations Volunteers programme workshop, a march to show cause for volunteerism, and the renovation of a Children’s Ward at Mulago Hospital, volunteers were feted with a Volunteer Cocktail Party at the Imperial Royal Hotel, Kampala. Read

Nira, Uganda: In northern Uganda, a UNV volunteer Human Rights Officer is helping to ensure that the security services and communities alike understand human rights. Read

Ougadougu, Burkina Faso: International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2008. A UNV volunteer with UNIFEM in Burkina Faso is working with regional governments to beat the practice of FGM across national borders. Read

Kampala, Uganda: UNV has received special recognition from civil society and senior UN officials for its work to enhance human rights in Uganda. Read

Siphofaneni, Swaziland: Swazi women are volunteering to look after vulnerable children, and they themselves benefit from a World Food Programme activity managed by a UNV volunteer. Read