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

Pristina, Kosovo: Donating their time on Saturday, 10 May, 25 UN Volunteers painted the outside walls of the Blind Society centre in Pristina -- an important meeting point for the disabled in Kosovo. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: The United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) has launched a national UN Volunteer initiative to enable Kosovars to serve the causes of peace and development at home. Read

Pristina, Kosovo: On Tuesday 3 December 2002, UNV Kosovo launched an exhibition about volunteer work in the National Theatre Pristina to celebrate the International Volunteer Day 2002. Read