Online: “I would encourage everyone to volunteer.  It is important to let your passion guide your choice of a volunteering field.” Read

Kabul, Afghanistan: Georgeta Silaghi is a UNV Programme Manager at one of the UN's toughest and most high-profile missions – Afghanistan. As well as supporting the UNV volunteers and their commitment to volunteerism, she is also about to introduce a new element to the UN mission. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: A UNV volunteer has been helping to uphold women's rights in Kosovo by assisting policymakers develop institutions and building their confidence to put legislation into effect. 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