Buchanan, Liberia: I am constantly approached by both state prosecutors and defence counsel for advice... and I am always on the move, speaking to rape victims and their families to come to court to help the state to prosecute alleged rapists. Read

Sector East, Côte d'Ivoire: Being a volunteer means to show others that there is more happiness in giving than receiving. There is more joy to serve than to be served. It means to help those who can't do anything for you in return, to create a better world where money is not a priority. Read

Port au Prince, Haiti: The printer crackles, winding on the first regional reports. Regional offices in the North, the Grand Anse, the West, and the South too send breaking news to the central Office of Civil Affairs. Read

Gonaïves, Haiti: After a series of exceptionally severe storms, thousands of people in Haiti are in need of accurate information about how to cope and recover. UNV volunteers are helping to keep them informed. Read

Monrovia, Liberia: A leading UN official has commended UNV volunteers serving with the peacekeeping mission in Liberia. Plaques of appreciation and certificates were presented to reward consistent, reliable and active volunteering for peace and development. Read

Nairobi, Kenya: Some 900 volunteers will take part in a countrywide peace and reconciliation drive in areas that were hard hit by the post-election violence. The United Nation Volunteers is sponsoring the programme, which targets 21 districts. Read

Nairobi, Kenya: Neighbourhood volunteers supported by UNV and the UN's Peacebuilding Fund are fostering coexistence after the ethnic violence that gripped Kenya earlier this year. Sixth months on from the peace agreement, a 'Peace Day' was held to recognize their achievements. Read

N'Djamena, Chad: I make sure that everything is ready for the following day's aircraft movements in and out our mission's area of responsibility (AOR). Any time cargo or people have to move from one location to another, we provide the service. Read

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: The working atmosphere in the mission is quite different from other organizations I have worked for. In general, I have encountered two types of work here: one type is planned, regular tasks and the other is emergency tasks. These need immediate action, meaning working under pressure.< Read

Abyei, Sudan: After years of north-south war, the signing of Sudan's peace agreement in early 2005 meant refugees could go back to their places of origin. As a 'triple R' officer, I assist people as they come home and guide them as they begin to rebuild their lives. Read