Bonn, Germany: In 1993, a group of 30 Nepalese ex-UN Volunteers formed the Returned United Nations Volunteers Association of Nepal (RUNVAN) as a way to continue volunteering at home. Today, the association has 200 members and is one of Nepal’s biggest advocates and promoters of volunteerism. Read

Geneva, Switzerland: "It is an enormous privilege to address this 111th Inter Parliamentary Assembly for the first time as UNV Executive Coordinator. As focal point in the United Nations for volunteering, the UNV programme recognizes the importance of parliaments and parliamentarians in the national life of citizens and their critical role in promoting and supporting democratic processes. The full engagement of citizens in the life of societies is a vital part of well functioning democracies and volunteering down the ages has always proven to be a significant channel for such participation." Read

Bonn, Germany: Quotes on the crucial role volunteerism play not in only in development but also its impact of people's lives, especially the volunteers. Read

Bonn, Germany: Sharon Capeling-Alakija, UNV Executive Coordinator passed away on 4 November 2003. She was a strong advocate of volunteerism for more than 30 years. Read

Bonn, Germany: A record number of 5,635 mid-career professionals served with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme in 2003 to promote peace, relief and development initiatives through volunteer action. Read

Brussels, Belgium: A year-long campaign to raise awareness within the institutions of the European Union on the importance and value of voluntary activity and to secure increased support for its development at a social, legislative and financial level, officially started this week in Brussels. Read

Santiago, Chile: Speech by Robert Leigh at the 108th Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference, Santiago, Chile in 2003. Read

Bonn, Germany: The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme began its collaboration with China in 1981, concentrating mainly in the areas of education and language training. Since then, UNV has recruited over 200 international UN Volunteers to work in China, and more than 160 Chinese national UN Volunteers overseas. Read

Tegucigalpa, Honduras: Two individuals and one organization in Honduras today were presented with the Presidential Volunteer Award for their assistance to children and youth at risk. It is the first time that volunteers are presented with the award, which was launched during an official ceremony in the capital, Tegucigalpa. Read

Bonn, Germany: A sculpture donated by the Royal Canadian Mint and a web portal providing resources for volunteer networking worldwide were unveiled today at a ceremony marking the annual United Nations International Volunteers Day (IVD) at United Nations Volunteers (UNV) headquarters. Read