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Related articles Olympic volunteers recognized for "selfless work"
24 August 2008
Beijing, China: Volunteers were honoured at the close of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and UNV volunteer Liu Hui received an award on their behalf. The post-Olympic potential of volunteerism for development was also recognized. Read
More about: Private sector Countries: China 18 August 2008
Beijing, China: The UN's Olympic volunteer celebration on 7 August, organized by UNV and UNDP, was covered by China's top prime time news programme 'Xinwen Lianbo' and leading English newspaper, China Daily. Visit links to English-language coverage. Read
Countries: China 12 August 2008
Maungdaw, Myanmar: While Myanmar suffers from the effects of Cyclone Nargis, it also struggles with ethnic tensions in the northern part of Rakhine State, where society has been divided for some time. But UNV volunteers working there think they have found a way to help heal the rift among youth: football. Read
More about: Refugees & displaced people Youth Countries: Myanmar 07 August 2008
Beijing, China: Senior UN and Beijing officials have encouraged the continuation of volunteerism for development beyond the 2008 Olympic Games. Read
More about: Civil society Countries: China 09 March 2008
Dead Sea, Jordan: Volunteerism is a vital component of successful amateur sports and both expand opportunities for women and girls, UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator Ms Joyce Yu told the 4th International Olympic Committee (IOC) World Conference on Women and Sport. Read
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