Darfur, Sudan: “In any health care service delivery, the quality and efficiency of the services depends very much on the proper functioning of the medical equipment used by the doctors and other health care personnel. Even under normal and careful use, instruments may fail to function properly, and this is where my ability and skills come in handy.” Read

Kampala, Uganda: “Work in the field is crucial to the peacebuilding process – it gives a chance for authentic understanding of the issues at hand.  But you can also contribute to the process even if you are working in front of a computer, behind a desk far away from the field. Everyone can do their part by leveraging on their respective personal strengths and knowledge.” Read

Edmund Paul Kalekyezi, a legal expert from Uganda, prepared legal recommendations on Namibian laws and policies related to volunteerism. The paper supported Namibian policy makers in formulating a well-considered policy seeking to create an environment in which volunteerism can flourish and act as a driver of economic, social and political development in Namibia. Read

Sharing their diverse medical expertise, a team of twelve online volunteers developed tools and materials that help the Kitega Community Centre sensitize the local community on health issues and good practices. The organization’s health education programme benefits the rural population of Kitega, located about 40km from the Ugandan capital. Read

Kampala, Uganda: “We were happy to have successfully tested the RapidFTR tool because, through it, thousands of children can find the way back to their families,” say Nele Bostoen and Eleonora Mansi, UN Volunteers with the Child Protection team of UNICEF Uganda.  RapidFTR or Rapid Family Tracing and Reunification is a new technology that allows quick input of essential data about a child on a mobile phone. Read