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Upgrading a vision for a better life
27 June 2010
Khirabhati Chhachan (right, talking to Sibaram Das, left) is one of the leaders of the town's self-help groups, and acts as their informal spokeswoman. Unusually for a tribal person, who typically stay close to their traditional lands, with Sibaram's assistance she ventured to a neighbouring state for microenterprise training. Khirabhati now passes on the knowledge she gained to other community members, and hopes to set up her own beauty parlour business soon. Another 100 women are involved in mushroom cultivation. (P. Sen/UNV)
Jharsuguda, Orissa State, India: Life has changed for the tribal people of Orissa, but UNV volunteers are helping ensure that their rights are upheld. Read
More about: Civil society  Marginalized groups  Peace & conflict resolution
Countries:  India
Hiroshima volunteer opens paths to Kosovo recovery
14 May 2010
The Hiroshima Peacebuilders Center (HPC) funds an increasing number of UNV volunteer assignments in post-conflict areas, so that volunteers from Japan and other Asian countries can gain first-hand experience of the challenges of recovery and contribute to the solutions. The Center is financially supported by the Government of Japan. (UNV)
Pristina, Kosovo: Conflicts do not end when the shooting stops, and thorny issues often remain for decades. A Japanese UNV volunteer has completed a pioneering study which will help displaced people rebuild their lives. Read
More about: Governance  Peace & conflict resolution
Countries:  Japan  Kosovo
Photo story: Life in the camps
28 April 2010
More UNV volunteers than ever are gaining valuable experience via the UNV Intern programme, which places younger volunteers with UN agencies around the world. Czech national Filip Rames shares his impressions of life with UNHCR in Yemen. Read
More about: Marginalized groups
Countries:  Czech Republic  Somalia  Yemen
When small issues can become big issues
21 April 2010
Liberia has emerged from years of civil conflict and is now vigorously pushing forward its policies for sustainable peace and poverty reduction. (P.Sen/UNV)
Monrovia, Liberia: "My role is peacebuilding," asserts Tomoko Semmyo. "In conflict-prone communities, small issues can become big issues. That's why I'm here." Read
More about: Marginalized groups  Peace & conflict resolution  Poverty
Countries:  Japan  Liberia
Raising environmental awareness among refugees in Eastern Sudan
21 November 2009
"Refugee women appreciate incentives from agro forestry," says UNV volunteer Erasmus Usongo. (UNV)
Kassala, Sudan: I have learned through out my time as a volunteer that involving the refugees in natural resource management can greatly improve sustainability and promote a sense of ownership and responsibility. Read
More about: Environment
Countries:  Sudan

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