Kathmandu, Nepal: Following Nepal's first democratic elections, UNV volunteers are exploring opportunities to sustain volunteerism and civil society in the country. Read

Kathmandu, Nepal:  In Kathmandu, a big street cleaning campaign was organized and held in cooperation with Government bodies, local and international NGOs and groups of street children and youth. This event was with the specific purpose of raising awareness on environmental issues as well as for a general aim of promoting volunteerism. Read

Leribe, Lesotho: Lesotho Volunteer Forum and Lesotho Youth Volunteer Forum chose ‘Youth Empowerment’ as their theme for International Volunteer Day 2008 celebration at St Paul School for the Deaf, Leribe. Read

Dili, Timor-Leste: Activities in celebration of IVD in Timor-Leste started on December 2nd with the training for the Dengue and Malaria Campaign, followed by repair works on three basketball courts in Dili, and a press trip on December 4th organized with the support of the Public Information Office. Read

N'Djamana, Chad: With the participation of civil society and the Government, UNV in Chad organized two events in N’Djamena to celebrate the 24th International Volunteer Day (IVD) and promote the spirit of volunteerism especially among youth, who represent almost half of the Chadian population. Read

Ha Noi, Viet Nam: The Prime Minister of Viet Nam has approved a million-dollar UNV-led project that will help develop the country's voluntary sector. The project will establish a Viet Nam Volunteer Information Resource Centre to help raise awareness of volunteerism for development, and involves Government, UN and NGO partners. Read

Kathmandhu, Nepal: The theme of the day was highlighting the human rights of street children, and to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and poverty. All these messages were reflected in plays and songs performed by the former street children of Prayas ('effort'), now going to school. Read

Kang, Botswana: Upon his arriving at the stall, I saw Mr. Skelemani had on his jacket a UNV sticker. He told me he has volunteered all his life, still enjoys volunteering and is passionate about it. He therefore encourages youth to adopt that spirit. Read

Carapicuíba, Brazil: UNV and its partners in Brazil are harnessing school volunteers to raise awareness of nutrition and Millennium Development Goal (MDG) number one: 'Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger'. Read

Monrovia, Liberia: The President of Liberia has praised the UNV-supported National Youth Volunteer Service (NYVS) programme at a ceremony in Monrovia, and pledged to further support the scheme. Read