Colombo, Sri Lanka: Legal Empowerment Volunteer T.V.B.U Apsara sees herself as "making the concept of 'equality before law' more realistic" for marginalized people. She volunteers via a UNV-designed scheme that helps people understand their legal rights. Read

Colombo, Sri Lanka: What does it mean to be a volunteer? Ayodhya Amarajeewa, a volunteer with the UNDP ART GOLD Sri Lanka Programme, talks about the spirit of volunteerism based on her experience... PDF download - see p13 Read

Kalmunai, Sri Lanka: To take disaster reduction messages to the people and engage local volunteers, one UNV volunteer found himself out on the street. Using his local knowledge, he saw outdoor theatre as a way to capture people's attention. Read

Colombo, Sri Lanka: On 10 December 2008, a group of artists from Theatre Y performed for the very first time in Sri Lanka as part of the International Volunteer Day celebrations organized by UNV in Sri Lanka. Read

Pamunugama, Sri Lanka: The commitment and motivation of 70-year old Toshiyuki Yamana has earned him the title ‘King of Volunteers’. Read