Kampala, Uganda: “For me, volunteering with UNICEF is such a tremendous opportunity that has changed me," says Harriet Christine Elasu, UNV Finance Officer with UNICEF Uganda.  Harriet is always happy to provide extra support and guidance where it is needed, particularly in the areas of accounting and financial management, and in proper record-keeping. Read

Kampala, Uganda: As a new volunteer, I had great expectations and was full of ambition. I looked forward to meeting and working with new people at UNICEF, gaining new skills and using my experience to contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of women and children in Uganda. Read

Lima, Peru: "I feel fortunate to be part of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, as I have had the opportunity to learn a great deal during my tenure, as well as to give something in return towards improving programmes and policies for people in my region," says Henry Armas, UNV HIV/AIDS Programme Officer with UNICEF's Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office. Henry is the focal point for knowledge management initiatives on HIV/AIDS. Read

Lima, Peru: As the Regional Office’s HIV/AIDS Programme Officer, I am the focal point for knowledge management initiatives on HIV/AIDS, and, as such, I am involved in the evaluation and systematization of best practices, the documentation of innovation, as well as in qualitative/quantitative research. Read

Nairobi, Kenya: My role as an Assistant Communication Officer in the Advocacy and Partnerships section requires regular field trips to UNICEF programme sites to highlight the work done in ensuring every child receives proper nutrition and health services, clean water and sanitation facilities, and an adequate level of care and protection.  By interacting with those in the local communities we are also able to identify what more needs to be done. Read

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: “Having fairly escaped illiteracy myself, I felt it was a must for me to help others,” says Denis Yameogo, UN Volunteer with UNICEF Democratic Republic of Congo. Denis supports UNICEF’s child protection work by giving communities the capacity to address child protection issues. Read

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: In Kinshasa, about 20,350 children are without family care. With partners, we implement projects that prevent children from living this way, and provide vocational training to others. Families empowered with income generating activities become able to take care of children. Read

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: My work as a UN Volunteer with UNICEF Dominican Republic has been the most challenging experience of my professional career. Before arriving I did not know exactly what to expect from a different country and health system. After only a few months, I was aware of the existing problems and I was ready to contribute my knowledge and skills and work with local actors to achieve a common goal. Read

Gitega, Burundi: “[W]ith fascination and happiness I observed how women and men from the community discussed, argued and organized what is essentially the lynchpin of the child protection system being built in Burundi,” says Masala Boly, a UNV Intern involved in Child Protection and Rights Promotion. Masala supports UNICEF child protection work and the promotion of children’s rights in Gitega, a small provincial town at the centre of Burundi. Read

Gitega, Burundi: Since February 2011, I have been supporting UNICEF child protection work and the promotion of children’s rights in Gitega, a small provincial town at the centre of Burundi. After a short period of training conducted by the UNICEF office in the Burundian capital Bujumbura, I found myself immersed in the heart of the country. Read