UNV volunteers improve health care services for children in Burundi
04 April 2007
Kamenge, Burundi: UNV volunteers at the Roi Khaled Hospital in Kamenge, north of Bujumbura, have been working for days on renovating one of four paediatric wards at the hospital. Including everything from overhauling the sanitation facilities to repairing mosquito nets and crumbling walls, as well as organizing donations of medicine.
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UN Volunteers recognized for invaluable support to missions
27 May 2005
Bonn, Germany: As the United Nations commemorates the third International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May, paying tribute to those who serve in peacekeeping operations, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) are also being honoured for their dedication and courage in helping improve the lives of millions of people in war-torn and post-conflict countries across the globe.
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UN Volunteers resume work in Burundi following evacuations
26 June 2000
Bonn, Germany: UN Volunteers are resuming a range of development activities in Burundi as mediators boost efforts to broker peace in the strife-torn central African country. By the end of the month, about 50 UN Volunteers will have taken up assignments in the country.
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Désiré, Qu'est-ce que la Paix? - English Summary
09 June 1998
Bonn, Germany: Four UNVs - one international youth specialist, Désiré Rakotovao, and three national UNVs - are helping these young people move away from idleness, mutual hate or even criminal activities by encouraging their participation and initiative in projects of common interest.
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