Bonn, Germany: Thirty-five United Nations Volunteers (UNV), together with Guatemalan and United Nations counterparts, are helping coordinate relief and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by tropical storm Stan. Read

Bonn, Germany: UN Volunteers is empowering local people: Decentralization and governance. Read

Bonn, Germany: The Experimental Center for the Development of the Small and Medium Rural Companies is a non-governmental organization (NGO), formed by indigenous and non –indigenous women and men, with the objective to improve the quality of life for rural families of the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Read

Guatemala City, Guatemala: Following a long selection process throughout Guatemala, 40 new National UN Volunteers (VNTs) began their assignment with the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala (MINUGUA) regional offices and headquarters. Read

Geneva, Switzerland: The United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) has been awarded a United Nations Sasakawa Certificate of Merit for its achievements in mobilizing university graduates to support disaster reduction initiatives in Guatemala. Read