Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: A Japanese University volunteer in Kyrgyzstan has used photography to raise awareness of the problems of the elderly, and to demonstrate their importance to the community. Read

Vigan, the Philippines: UNV is reaching out to young Filipino leaders to get them involved in development issues, particularly HIV/AIDS awareness, through voluntary action. “This is truly the most unforgettable training I’ve attended in my entire college life," said one student council president. Read

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: The UNV Executive Coordinator has laid flowers at a shrine in memory of Atsuhito Nakata, a UNV volunteer killed on active service in 1993. Read

Ougadougu, Burkina Faso: UNV Executive Coordinator Flavia Pansieri met UNV volunteers, both international and national, working in Burkina Faso, telling them: "It is important and a great source of inspiration to see what you are doing." Read

Juba, Sudan: One day after returning to Southern Sudan, she knocked on the door of UNHCR, asking for support. With a modest amount of funds provided by UNHCR, she started soap making, formed a community group and now trains other group members. Read