Bonn, Germany: Less than two weeks since tsunamis struck on 26 December, the support of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme and presence of UN Volunteers continues to mount in the devastated countries in the Indian Ocean region. Read

Jakarta, Indonesia: In order to develop volunteerism and enhance the capacity of volunteers in Indonesia, the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Volunteers/United Nations Development Programme (UNV/UNDP), with support from national and international volunteer organizations, have established the Volunteer Development Centre (VDC). Read

BONN: UN Volunteers supports small businesses in Indonesia. It counsels community based organizations (CBOs) personnel to manage this task efficiently by enhancing their expertise in human resources, accountancy, administration and business analysis. Read

West Timor, Indonesia: Despite the recent disturbances following a popular consultation ballot in neighbouring East Timor, UNV development efforts continue on the western section of the island. Read