Bonn, Germany: UNV volunteer bone specialist Dr. Robert Lapyam Ayelle describes his work in Malawi as "fighting a war". "We are working under very difficult conditions. The doctors now working in Africa are really tired. You are stretched beyond your limits," he says. Read

Lilongwe, Malawi: For the past few weeks, UNV volunteer Laura Collins can not help but notice the "Stop Child Abuse" stickers posted in the main town square of the capital Lilongwe. The campaign aims to break the silence around child abuse and convince leaders to commit to prevent and respond to violence, exploitation and abuse against children – including commercial sexual exploitation, trafficking, child labour and harmful traditional practices, such as early marriages. Read

Bonn, Germany: Every day, countless citizens volunteer their time, energy and skills in response to crises or people in need. International Volunteer Day (IVD) was instituted to make visible and recognize the contribution of these unknown heroes, who, by their engagement, bring their countries one step closer to the Millennium Development Goals. Read

Bonn, Germany: Social anthropologist Lesley Holst is trying to sensitize more than 100,000 farmers in Malawi on gender issues. The UN Volunteer from Denmark is now working as a gender adviser with the National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM). Read

UNV hopes to continue its leadership role in HIV/AIDS in Malawi by using the UNV modality to address the impact of HIV/AIDS on human resources in the public service. UN Volunteers' current contribution to Malawi Currently, there are 13 UN Volunteers working in Malawi. Additional support to Malawi's efforts to combat HIV/AIDS is provided by a public health specialist and a HIV/AIDS adviser. Read