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My sip from the Nile: Information for the displaced of Sudan
22 August 2008
Women draw images of their homes in the South and how they picture their return. The event was supervised by the Sudanese Women's Association', and was one of the activities of the SICR Information Campaign celebrating the International Women's Day on 8 March 2008. (S. Franke/UNV)
"Whoever drinks from the Nile will always return." Working with the Sudan Information Campaign for Returnees in Khartoum I saw that, one day, everyone must come back. Read
Countries:  Germany  Sudan
Isabelle Phongo, DR Congo, Movcon Assistant (MINURCAT)
13 August 2008
UNV volunteer Isabelle Phongo, Movcon Assistant in Chad (MINURCAT). (MINURCAT/UNV)
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
Other languages: en français  
Getting 'green' onto the African agenda
06 August 2008
UNV volunteer Sonia Gill from Kenya works with UNEP, promoting understanding of environmental issues among African journalists, policymakers and civil society. (UNV)
Policies are being made to streamline measures on respective Environmental Acts of African governments that will eventually form the backbone of the continent's economic activities. This has been done through the support of UNEP and I have been fortunate to be part of this campaign. Read
Countries:  Kenya
Air pollution solutions for Africa
06 August 2008
Credit: Library of Congress.
Air pollution is a global challenge, and for developing countries limited scientific data and policies on air quality affects how air pollution is managed... I support conferences and national activities on air quality management across Africa. Read
More about: Environment
Being constructive in Côte d'Ivoire
28 July 2008
UNV volunteer Dilip Shrestha, an engineer from Nepal, works with UNOCI in Côte d'Ivoire. (UNV)
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

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