Deny Beryan Saputra is an international UN Volunteer Specialist. He is from Indonesia and serves as Associate Operational Data Management Officer in Somalia since April 2022. Deny says volunteering allows him to utilize his skills while also helping him to gain broader experience and contribute to his career growth. Below is his volunteering story.
Everyone has the power to make a difference in the world. Driven by this conviction, I started my UN Volunteer assignment with the UN's Refugee Agency, UNHCR in Somalia.
The humanitarian context grapples with multiple displacement complexities.
I am stationed in Hargeisa in Somaliland.
I am deeply involved in the collection, management, and analysis of data on persons of concern, including asylum seekers, refugees, returnees, and internally displaced people.
The data serves as a backbone of UNHCR's programming and decision-making. It enables the UN agency to provide targeted and effective assistance to those in need.
My assignment is not merely about numbers and statistics. It is about real people. Through data-driven approaches, I contribute to the development of improved services for refugees, ensuring that they receive the support they need to rebuild their lives.
I reflect on my volunteering experience and I am constantly reminded of the power of collective action. As we commemorate International Volunteer Day, let's not only celebrate the achievement of volunteers but also commit ourselves to becoming a force for positive change.
Let us embody, "If everyone did..." and create a ripple of kindness, compassion, and service that transforms our world.