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Dreams fly for Beijing children
17 June 2010
The children of migrant workers in Beijing often suffer limited educational opportunities. On Children's Day, UNV and volunteer-involving organizations gave them the chance to let their dreams fly. (UNV)
Beijing, China: On Children's Day, volunteers organized events for disadvantaged children in Beijing, forging new partnerships for volunteerism for development. Read
More about: Civil society  Marginalized groups  Youth
Countries:  China
UNV volunteer shoots '8 Goals for Africa'
19 May 2010
Accompanied by a music video, ‘8 Goals for Africa’ is being disseminated free of charge locally and internationally, before, during and after the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The performing artists will also make special appearances during the soccer tournament, promoting the MDGs and calling for action. The music video will be screened throughout the World Cup, across all the fan parks and public viewing areas. On the day of the finals, all eight artists will come together to sing the song in a live performance at the Soccer City Fan Fest in Johannesburg. The video will also be distributed to the international media. (UNIC South Africa/'8 Goals for the MDGs')
Pretoria, South Africa: A UNV volunteer has brought together Africa's top musicians for a high-profile campaign connecting the Millennium Development Goals with the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Read
More about: Civil society  Culture & sports  Education  Environment  Focus on food  Gender  HIV/AIDS  Health  MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger  MDG 2: Universal primary education  MDG 3: Gender equality  MDG 4: Reduce child mortality  MDG 5: Maternal health  MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases  MDG 7: Environmental sustainability  MDG 8: Global partnership for development  MDGs  MDGs: General  Poverty
Countries:  Belgium  South Africa
Transforming classrooms, empowering minds
11 May 2010
UNV volunteer Aissatou ‘Isha’ Jobe (left) explains the renovation project to DSRSG Rima Salah and local dignitaries. (UNV)
Iriba, Chad: Children in Iriba, Chad, are back to school thanks to the determination and volunteer spirit of a UNV volunteer. Read
More about: Civil society  Peace & conflict resolution  Youth
Countries:  Chad
Promoting adolescents’ rights in Guatemala
20 April 2010
UNV volunteer Veronica Filippeschi (right) working with UNICEF for the promotion and protection of adolescents’ rights in Guatemala. (UNV)
Guatemala City, Guatemala: Being a UNV volunteer meant improving my professional skills, experiencing a new country and culture, and having the opportunity to interact and share with Guatemalan people, which was definitely the best part of my experience.
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More about: Human rights
Countries:  Guatemala
Dispelling the stigma of HIV
08 April 2010
UNAIDS estimated that there are 15,000 AIDS orphans in Liberia, and perhaps 3,000 children living with HIV [not pictured]. UNV volunteers like Hanae Aida are involved in the struggle to mitigate the problem. (P. Sen/UNV)
Monrovia, Liberia: Many people in Liberia are poor – and people living with HIV are poorer. UNV volunteer Hanae Aida is helping people to overcome the challenges. Read
More about: Gender  HIV/AIDS  Peace & conflict resolution
Countries:  Japan  Liberia

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