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Turning dry land green
23 June 2009
The UNV-funded project ‘Involvement of Ethiopian youth in combating desertification’ aims at countering desertification caused by both human activities and by nature. (UNV)
Amhara, Ethiopia: To mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June, UNV Executive Coordinator Flavia Pansieri has been in Ethiopia to observe volunteering for our planet at first hand. Read
More about: Environment  ICT  Youth
Countries:  Ethiopia
Beijing volunteers unite to combat climate change
05 June 2009
Children at a Beijing school learn about the theme for World Environment Day 2009: ‘Your planet needs you: unite to combat climate change’. (UNV)
Beijing, China: Supported by UNV, volunteers from four Beijing universities celebrated World Environment Day with special environmental awareness lessons in schools and advocacy activities in the capital. Read
More about: Children  Environment  Youth
Setting HIV/AIDS awareness in stone
29 May 2009
A ‘loss bed count tool’ – a collection of stones to symbolize people lost to HIV/AIDS is unveiled. (UNV)
Kang, Botswana: People are asked to pick up stones to symbolize the number of people they have lost to HIV/AIDS. Then seated in a circle and in a solemn mood, an individual is asked to talk to the others about the stones they have collected. Read
More about: HIV/AIDS  Youth
Countries:  Botswana
Our youngest ambassadors for the MDGs
13 May 2009
Arne Post Uiterweer, international UNV volunteer, talks to the mother of one of the children participating in the Drawing Competition for the MDGs. (UNV)
La Paz, Bolivia: The MDGs are very serious objectives; however, they are raised within a political context. Different audiences may need new explanations or approaches to be able to understand them. Read
More about: Children
Countries:  Bolivia
Passing on words of wisdom
22 April 2009
As well as bringing ethnic groups together, the book links the generations too. Many of the Remesha women are illiterate so their children got involved with writing the proverbs down and drawing illustrations. Reflecting that the traditional proverbs belong to Africa and not to a single ethnic group or nation, the book can also be read in four languages - Kirundi, Kiswahili, French and English. It can thus better diffuse Burundi’s oral tradition and cultural heritage, and help readers improve their language skills. The translations from Kirundi were supervised by UNV volunteers and national linguistic experts volunteer in close connection with the Women’s Peace Center, Remesha Association and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. (J.Guillemard/UNV/BINUB)
Bujumbura, Burundi: Intibagira ntibana (He who does not forget cannot live with others): Burundian proverb

UNV is helping a diverse group of Burundian women publish a book of proverbs to promote peace and break out of extreme poverty in their community. Read
More about: Civil society  Culture & sports  Gender  Peace & conflict resolution  Poverty  Refugees & displaced people
Countries:  Burundi

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