Apia, Samoa: United Nations Volunteers Honorary Ambassador Takehito Nakata of Japan completed his five-day mission to Samoa where he met with government officials, diplomatic corps and UN Volunteers to promote volunteerism and the work of the UNV programme in the South Pacific island. Read

Bonn, Germany: United Nations Volunteers Honorary Ambassador Takehito Nakata of Japan completed his five-day mission to Samoa where he met with government officials, diplomatic corps and UN Volunteers to promote volunteerism and the work of the UNV programme in the South Pacific island. Read

Bonn, Germany: Making a decent living is becoming an increasingly difficult task. United Nations Volunteers are making this challenge easier for more than 1,500 Pacific islanders, however, by providing training on how to plan and manage a business and save money. Read

Apia, Samoa: Known as the 'Heart of Polynesia', Samoa preserves strong Polynesian culture and customs. About 180,000 people live on Samoa's two main and seven smaller islands. Samoa has become a tourist destination in the South Pacific due to its scenic beaches and sea, rugged forest mountains, waterfalls and lava fields from recent volcanic activities. Read