Monrovia, Liberia: Many people in Liberia are poor – and people living with HIV are poorer. UNV volunteer Hanae Aida is helping people to overcome the challenges. Read

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

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

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

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

Kalulushi, Zambia: I have been blessed to have an assignment in the district where I grew up. The beautiful thing about working in such a set-up is that you already have some idea on how things work in terms of geographical setting and people’s way of life. Read

Gaborone, Botswana: The Community Capacity Enhancement Process (CCEP) is a model geared towards fighting HIV/AIDS through community conversations. At its heart is the belief that the community has a vast amount of knowledge and the capability to identify problems that affect them. Read

Windhoek, Namibia: Awareness-raising is key to tackling the HIV/AIDS threat. In Namibia’s public sector, UNV volunteer James Etuwat works across the board to ensure combating HIV/AIDS is on everyone’s minds. Read

Sinazongwe, Zambia: UNV volunteers in Sinazongwe district of Southern province have procured nine hammer mills meant to assist orphans and vulnerable children. Read

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