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UNV-Kraft volunteers teach candy-making to Guinean students
23 November 2002
UNV/Kraft volunteer and American Ruth Yost (centre) teaches Le Foyer students how to use the sealing machine
Bonn, Germany: Three food technology specialists from Kraft Foods, with logistical support from United Nations Volunteers (UNV), have flown to Guinea in West Africa to teach young women candy-making techniques to help finance their non-profit vocational school in the capital Conakry. Read
Countries:  Guinea
UN General Assembly to hold debate on IYV outcomes and future perspectives
19 November 2002
New York, U.S.A.: On Tuesday, 26 November, the United Nations General Assembly will discuss the outcome of the International Year of Volunteers and its follow-up during two plenary meetings. Read
Countries:  United States
Making Volunteering Count
09 November 2002
Hong Kong, China: "Of the many issues that arise in discussions around volunteering, it seems to me that the subject of measuring is among the most pressing. One of the more impressive ways of making volunteering count - is to count it. Yet, until recently, there has been reluctance in some quarters to even recognize measuring as a matter worthy of debate." Read
United Nations report on the outcome and future perspectives of IYV2001
24 September 2002
New York, U.S.A.: The General Assembly, in its resolution 55/57, requested the Secretary-General to report to it at its fifty-seventh session on the outcome of the International Year of Volunteers and its follow-up. The present report describes the background to the Year, provides an overview of actions taken, presents conclusions and discusses the future. Read
Statement of UNV Executive Coordinator Capeling-Alakija to the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg
30 August 2002
"I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to you, on behalf of UNV, the United Nations Volunteer programme. Time is short, so let's get to the heart of the matter." Read
More about: Environment
Countries:  South Africa
Voluntary action is 'fourth cornerstone' of sustainable development: UNV chief
30 August 2002
Johannesburg, South Africa: Delegates to the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) have directed their attention to the three recognized cornerstones of sustainable development: economic growth, environmental protection and social development. In a statement at the WSSD, the head of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) has proposed a fourth cornerstone to empower and stabilize development strategies: voluntary action. Read
More about: Environment
Countries:  South Africa
Panellists urge government backing of voluntary action to meet development goals
30 August 2002
Robert Leight of the UNV programme took part in a side event on community involvement and volunteering at the World Summit on Sustainable Development
Johannesburg, South Africa: Panellists taking part in a side event on community involvement and volunteering at the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) have urged governments to increase cooperation with voluntary organizations in a bid to improve chances for a cleaner, safer and more prosperous world. Read
More about: Environment
Countries:  South Africa
UN Volunteers Honorary Ambassador visits Viet Nam
19 August 2002
UNV Honorary Ambassador Mr. Takehito Nakata being interviewed by the "Voice of Vietnam" during his mission to Vietnam.
Bonn, Germany: UN Volunteers' Honorary Ambassador, Mr. Takehito Nakata of Japan, paid his first visit to Viet Nam from 11 to 17 August. Viet Nam was the 26th country Mr. Nakata visited in his capacity as Honorary Ambassador. "I am glad to be able to see first hand how Viet Nam overcomes difficulties through its reform process," he said. "I have a great respect for Vietnamese culture and traditions. I am always standing by the people of Viet Nam." Read
Countries:  Viet Nam
UN Volunteers Honorary Ambassador on first visit to Viet Nam
12 August 2002
UNV Honorary Ambassador Takehito Nakata on his first offical mission to Vietnam in August 2002
Ha Noi, Viet Nam: The Honorary Ambassador of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, Mr. Takehito Nakata of Japan, today began a five-day visit to Viet Nam to promote the work of the United Nations and UNV. Read
Countries:  Viet Nam
Advancing the agenda
02 August 2002
Bonn, Germany: Volunteers are adding their voices to fervent calls for increased efforts to bring sustainable development and revitalized economic activity to the African continent. As the Group of Eight (G8) leaders prepared to tackle challenges raised by the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), such as steps to reduce poverty and corruption as well as to increase investment and debt relief, a group of Southern Africans took a parallel track and appealed for pro-volunteer policies and legislation. Read
More about: HIV/AIDS
Countries:  South Africa

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