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What does it mean to be a volunteer? Volunteers talk about their work in their own words, and celebrate those moments that show the spirit of volunteerism.
  Volunteers' perspectives    
Volunteerism as a means to prevent gender-based violence
11 March 2010
UNV volunteer Raymond Brandes (third from the right) works as an Outreach Specialist, coordinating outreach and networking activities, providing technical assistance to the network of volunteers and partners, and supporting research on volunteerism and gender-based violence prevention. (UNV)
UNV volunteer Raymond Brandes works as an Outreach Specialist, coordinating outreach and networking activities, providing technical assistance to the network of volunteers and partners, and supporting research on volunteerism and gender-based violence prevention. Read
Countries:  Thailand
Preventing gender-based violence by working with boys and men
11 March 2010
UNV volunteer Rizwan Latif (standing) works as Outreach & Capacity Development Officer at ROZAN, an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. (UNV)
UNV volunteer Rizwan Latif works as Outreach and Capacity Development Officer at ROZAN, an Islamabad based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. Read
Countries:  Pakistan
'Volunteering for our Planet' story competition
03 December 2009
UNV volunteers and staff from 30 countries submitted more than 50 entries to the IVD 2009 story competition. Read
Countries:  Ukraine
Youth volunteers leading the way on climate change
26 November 2009
Participants highlighting the different phases of addressing climate change challenges. (UNV)
UNV volunteer Camelia Tri Lestari gazes from the window of the United Nations building at the calmness of the natural environment outside. But inside the meeting room, the atmosphere is lively. Read
More about: Environment  Youth
IVD story competition runner-up: Promoting cobblestone roads in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia
22 November 2009
A beneficiary with a disability takes a break by the cobblestone road in Bahir Dar. (UNV)
Cobblestone road construction is indeed a success history in Bahir Dar. All the environmental, economic and social achievements have proved its effectiveness in the fight against urban poverty. As a UNV volunteer, it makes me proud to be part of the leading actors that have brought this success and above all it has proved the strong determination of UNV volunteers to serve the community. Read
More about: Environment  Poverty
Countries:  Ethiopia

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