Bratislava, Slovakia: This research study on the state of volunteerism in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) looks at the contribution of volunteerism to peace and development, addressing the key questions of how volunteerism can help achieve the MDGs in the region, what are some of the key challenges it encounters and how its impact can be enhanced. This publication is the first of its kind for the region, and provides new and powerful information on a unique history of volunteerism in this part of the world. You can download the full version or a summary of the report below. Read