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Aiding each other, not HIV
25 February 2010
Hanae Aida is a UNV volunteer PMTCT Officer (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV) with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Her UNV assignment is fully funded by the Government of Japan. (P. Sen/UNV)
Monrovia, Liberia: Many people in Liberia are poor – and people living with HIV are poorer. It's because of stigmatization, explains UNV volunteer Hanae Aida, who is here to help turn that situation around. Read
Countries:  Japan  Liberia
A vision of a sustainable South Africa
12 January 2010
Limpopo Province, South Africa: "We worked hard," said Halima Chande, one of the organizers. "But with work, songs, drama, local dances and a good lunch with drinks, it was not viewed as a social function by the young generation. I was so moved that after establishing almost one acre of orchard, these young people did not feel tired..." Read
More about: Environment  Youth
Countries:  South Africa
UNV China recognized for AIDS and disaster work
04 January 2010
UNV Head of Programme Development and Operations, Ghulam Isaczai (left), and UNV China Programme Officer, Henny Ngu (centre), receive the 'Outstanding National Volunteer of 2009' award on behalf of Canaria Gaffar from the Deputy Director of the Working Committee of Volunteers, China Association of Social Workers, Chen Kui (right). (UNV)
Beijing, Kunming and Wenchuan, China: UNV volunteers in China have collected a brace of awards for their work on HIV/AIDS and Disaster Risk Management, and for their diligent promotion of volunteerism for peace and development. Read
Volunteering for our Planet in Zambia
30 December 2009
UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator Naheed Haque and Programme Specialist Robert Palmer plant trees at the IVD celebration launch in Gamela. (Sirak Gebrehiwot/UNV)
Gamela, Zambia: UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator Naheed Haque has hailed the volunteer spirit of youth contributing to their communities and resolving problems in Zambia and says she is inspired by their enthusiasm and motivation. Read
More about: Environment
Countries:  Zambia
From slums to students: HIV/AIDS awareness in Kathmandu
01 September 2009
An HIV/AIDS-affected man was asked many questions by the males during the awareness campaign in Kathmandu and was later hailed for his bravery and willingness to come and talk to them. (UNV)
Kathmandu, Nepal: Two people living with HIV/AIDS came to share their experiences with the participants. At the end of the training, more than 200 residents of both genders were directly reached and trained and more are expected to be reached through these informed participants. Read
More about: Youth
Countries:  Nepal

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