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UN Volunteers saving lives in Darfur
29 May 2012
Ibrahim Vuni, UNV Electro-medical Technician working with the African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) in Sudan. (Photo: UNV, 2012)
Darfur, Sudan: “In any health care service delivery, the quality and efficiency of the services depends very much on the proper functioning of the medical equipment used by the doctors and other health care personnel. Even under normal and careful use, instruments may fail to function properly, and this is where my ability and skills come in handy.” Read
Countries:  Philippines  Sudan  Uganda
Keeping UN personnel and peacekeeping forces healthy in Bobonaro District
29 May 2012
Dr. Ryan D. Canlas, UNV Doctor with the United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). (Photo: UNV)
Maliana, Bobonaro District, Timor-Leste: "UN Volunteers directly and indirectly serve the people of Timor-Leste. My contribution is to keep the UN personnel and peacekeeping forces in the best of health so they are able to execute their duties properly." Read
Heart clinic saves 220 lives in a year
24 January 2012
Mzuzu, Malawi: One year after the Long Life Heart Clinic opened in Mzuzu Central Hospital in Mzuzu, Malawi, UNV Doctor Romain Mbiya, from DRC, has treated about 220 peoplewith heart problems. Read
Countries:  Malawi
Brazilian UN Volunteers engaging with communities in El Salvador
19 December 2011
The UN Volunteers climbed the San Salvador volcano to pay tribute to the 66th anniversary of the United Nations, to their country and to volunteerism. When they reached the top, they used stones to write ‘UNV Brazil’ on the ground. (UNV)
San Vicente, El Salvador: "Together with the local government and the schools, we are involving the whole community and local non-governmental organizations in the production of knowledge products, school and community gardens, and climate change adaptation through volunteer actions." Read
Countries:  Brazil  El Salvador
Online volunteer for Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa
15 December 2011
(Photo: Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa, 2011)
Sharing her long-standing editorial experience, Yolanta Cwik from Canada conceived a website and posters for the Deworm Ghana Campaign run by the Ghana-based NGO Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa (VPWA). 3,900 children were dewormed as a result of this campaign, which was the first in a series that the organization will replicate in other West African countries. Read
More about: ICT  Online volunteering
Countries:  Canada  Ghana
Online volunteers for Kitega Community Centre in Uganda
15 December 2011
(Photo: Kitega Community Centre, 2011)
Sharing their diverse medical expertise, a team of twelve online volunteers developed tools and materials that help the Kitega Community Centre sensitize the local community on health issues and good practices. The organization’s health education programme benefits the rural population of Kitega, located about 40km from the Ugandan capital. Read
Countries:  Uganda
UNV Doctors play key role in fight against HIV/AIDS
01 December 2011
UN Volunteer Dr. Mubiala Ekwala Nicodeme (DRC), HIV Programme Supervisor for Malawi’s Northern Zone, uses a police boat to reach Likoma Island on Lake Malawi, thus ensuring this remote area is included in national efforts to improve and strengthen the health system and HIV prevention, treatment and care.  (UNV, 2011)
Malawi: Today, 35 of the 55 UNV Doctors currently in Malawi make up the driving force behind the Malawi Government’s projects to strengthen the health system and continue and improve HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in the country. Read
Annalisa Staffa's story
20 November 2011
UN Volunteer Annalisa Staffa (right) works alongside health care practitioners to implement the medical protocol required to eliminate the transmission of HIV. (UNV)
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
More about: Children
Countries:  Dominican Republic
Teresa Calderón's story
20 November 2011
National UNV Health Specialist Teresa Calderón (right) and Dr Leda Azad, Community Health Officer, during a field mission. (UNV)
La Paz, Bolivia: My name is Teresa Calderón; I’m a social communicator. I joined UNICEF in 2008 as a UN Volunteer to support community health actions with a focus on nutrition.

From this office we support the National Zero Malnutrition Programme, which is currently a priority for the Bolivian Government. Read
More about: Children
Countries:  Bolivia
Raising awareness of water, sanitation and hygiene issues
20 November 2011
Raising children awareness of WASH issues through giant snake and ladder games/ ©SUrresta 2010
Dili, Timor-Leste: "In the villages, I meet and discuss with community members about their water, sanitation and hygiene situation and how we can find solutions together." Read
More about: Children
Countries:  Timor-Leste

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