Guatemala City: Three years ago, Oskar Mejía, a Swedish sociologist and teacher, left his home country to become one of 13 "UN Peace Promoters" in Guatemala. Confronted with conditions of extreme poverty, racism and social and political marginalization of the population, the UNV of Salvadorean origin soon realized that lasting peace in Guatemala was still a long way down the road. Read

Bonn, Germany: The year 2000 saw thousands of East Timorese crossing borders to get home after post-referendum violence forced them to flee as refugees. UN Volunteers also came back as soon as possible to help sow seeds for a new nation. From fisheries to forestry, from trade to treasuries, they are playing an integral role with the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). Read

Bonn, Germany: Six National United Nations Volunteers (NUNVs) support to preserve the tropical rain forest in Guatemala by improving people's living. Read

Bonn, Germany: With a $1-million contribution from Spain, UNDP will help Guatemala strengthen its judicial system through training programmes for judges, policemen and public defenders. Read