Vuno, Albania: The camp helped to increase awareness among the participants about volunteerism and the importance of voluntary actions for community mobilization and local development. Read

Kiev, Ukraine: Building civil society in the former Eastern bloc countries presents some unique challenges. Along with local partners, UNV and UNDP are working together to boost the role of volunteerism there. Read

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Policy makers and senior officials this week praised a UNV programme designed to foster regional integration, social cohesion and poverty reduction in the Balkans. Read

Tirana, Albania: Increasing public participation in efforts to help Albania meet its commitments to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is the driving force behind a joint advocacy campaign recently launched in the Albanian capital. Read

Bonn, Germany: The Local Governance Programme (LGP) started its work in south-western Albania’s villages of Hekal commune, Fier region, encouraging active citizen participation in development, community members and local authorities in Albania collaborate with the help of UN Volunteers. Read