Pristina, Kosovo: UNV supported The Ideas Partnership, a local NGO, with text books and stationery for their catch-up classes to Roma children who are preparing for a test to register into formal schooling. Read

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau: After this amazing experience, I decided to return the warm reception with an activity that would make the children aware of their right to communicate, and in some way make them realize the importance of their active participation in the development of Guinea-Bissau. Read

Abeche, Chad: ”Many people and organizations have made a difference in my life, and I want to give back. I can’t express the happiness, emotions and also the level of responsibility that I feel. UNV turns to reality my dream of giving back to society." Read

Amman, Jordan: Through the UNV Online Volunteering service, a volunteer in Jordan is building an online education network and databases for a British non-government organization (NGO).  In this way, he is helping the organization assist schools in developing countries become more financially independent. Read

Beirut, Lebanon: UNV led the UN system in Lebanon's 'Teach-in' initiative during 'Education for All' Week (23-30 April 2010). The activity was supported by the National Commission for UNESCO with the participation of 14 UN agencies active in the country. Read

Freetown, Sierra Leone: Natsuko Kaneyama is a UNV volunteer Programme Manager for Youth and Peacebuilding. Her job is to help young people get out of poverty and into the economy. Read

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

Estelí, Nicaragua: Working in direct contact with those who represent the future of Nicaragua has enriched my two-year experience as a UNV volunteer. Read

Bong County, Liberia: The UNDP and UNV-supported National Youth Volunteer Service or NYVS aims to address some of the root causes of poverty and conflict in Liberia by bringing the expertise of educated urban youth directly to rural dwellers. Read

Nkhata Bay, Malawi: During an official mission to Malawi, UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator Naheed Haque visited the Functional Literacy for Integrated Rural Development (FLIRD) programme in Nkhata Bay.

The programme started in 2002 and is a unique approach to social and economic empowerment.  It brings together components of literacy, skills development and income generation. Read