Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire : As a UNV volunteer Training Officer for the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (ONUCI), I design, develop, coordinate and evaluate training and development courses and workshops for staff to meet mission and staff needs. Read

This year's theme for the International Day of Peace is 'Peacekeeping and Human Rights'. UNV volunteer Human Rights Officers and Advisors work across the UN's peacekeeping missions, helping to restore mutual respect among populations traumatized by war. Read

Sector East, Côte d'Ivoire: Being a volunteer means to show others that there is more happiness in giving than receiving. There is more joy to serve than to be served. It means to help those who can't do anything for you in return, to create a better world where money is not a priority. Read

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: The working atmosphere in the mission is quite different from other organizations I have worked for. In general, I have encountered two types of work here: one type is planned, regular tasks and the other is emergency tasks. These need immediate action, meaning working under pressure.< Read

Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire: UNV has organized a girls’ education project, teaching illiterate girls working at the Yamoussoukro market, basic writing, reading and math skills. Read