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UN Volunteers go above and beyond to build the confidence and skills of their students Volunteer voices English Arab States 28 Feb 2019
Host community and refugee parents with their children during the first accelerated school readiness programme at Simbile Primary School, Afar region. Investing in quality early learning programmes is vital for change in Ethiopia Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 25 Feb 2019
UN Volunteer discussing with vulnerable populations in Maradi. UNV and UNDP improve access to justice services for communities in Niger Partners English West and Central Africa 20 Feb 2019
Sabina Drmaku (left) is from the Roma community and serves as a UN Community Volunteer with UNDP. Here she is seen at the Community Health Centre in the municipality of Beočini, Serbia. From engagement to employment: improving the social inclusion of young Roma in Serbia Partners English Europe and the CIS 20 Feb 2019
Liliia Huzeieva, national UN Volunteer with UNHCR in Ukraine, in her role as Senior Social Counsellor at Desyate Kvitnya, UNHCR's implementing partner in Odessa, Ukraine. Implementing durable solutions for refugees in Ukraine through volunteerism Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 19 Feb 2019
Volunteers in Colombia lead the inclusion of youth and women in peace processes.Voluntarios en Colombia lideran la inclusión de jóvenes y mujeres en los procesos de paz. Supporting dialogue, resilience and reconciliation, the pillars of peace in Colombia Partners English Latin America and the Caribbean 18 Feb 2019
A Syrian girl taking a photo of UN Volunteer Anja Ingabire (right) at Zaatari Refugee camp, Jordan. In Jordan, supporting one of the biggest refugee-focused operations ever Volunteer voices English Arab States 15 Feb 2019
Takako Kaneda (Japan) serves as a UN Volunteer Logistics Officer with WFP under the Human Resource Development Programme. UN Volunteer advances new technologies for food security in Eastern Africa Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 14 Feb 2019
Tomas Danicek, international UN Volunteer for ICT in Education with UNESCO in Ethiopia, facilitating a leadership training for other UN Volunteers. Closing the gap for women in STEM: UN Volunteer in Ethiopia engages more girls in science education Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 11 Feb 2019
Volunteers leading the UNDP-GEF Global Project ABS in Ecuador. Women volunteers possessing traditional knowledge and genetic resources are scientists in their own stead Partners English Latin America and the Caribbean 11 Feb 2019
UN Volunteer Bakoko Matua Joyce on the way to a UNFPA-supported facility that is difficult to access. UNV and UNFPA partner on Young Innovators Fellowship Programme News English Global 10 Feb 2019
Albert Mirindi is a UN Volunteer currently based in UNDP’s Mali office working as a Gender Specialist/Gender Advisor on a project supported by the Peacebuilding Fund. From where I stand: “It’s men who can convince other men about women’s rights” Volunteer voices English West and Central Africa 8 Feb 2019
Sho Matsumura (second from right), HRD-UN Volunteer M&E and Reporting Officer in Myanmar, with the members of his team in the Resident Coordinator's Office. Supporting the path to peace, prosperity and democracy with UNDP in Myanmar Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 7 Feb 2019
Faith Bwibo, national UN Volunteer with the UN Women Regional Office in Kenya, during an interview with HRH Queen Mother Best Kimigisa of the Tooro Kingdom of Uganda in Nairobi. Building a case for ending female genital mutilation, child marriage and other harmful practices in Africa Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 6 Feb 2019
Gideon Sackitey (right) helps colleagues to offload mattresses - part of the items they donated to the children's ward at Bor Town Hospital in South Sudan - from a truck. Serving in South Sudan: first impressions of a Ghanaian UN Volunteer Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 5 Feb 2019
Gemma Lyons, UN Volunteer Technical Officer on the WHO Cancer Control Programme, presents WHO's regional recommendations on early diagnosis of cancer at an international conference in Tehran, Iran. Developing a framework for cancer control in the Arab States region Blogs English Arab States 4 Feb 2019
Ai Morita (Japan) serves as a UN Volunteer Peace and Development Specialist with UNDP under the Human Resource Development Programme for Peacebuilding and Development. Here, she is seen with participants in the Women in Peacebuilding Forum, Malawi. Building capacity for sustainable peace in Malawi Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 31 Jan 2019
40,000 young people trained as volunteers in preparation for the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima News English 31 Jan 2019
UNV and the UN Office for South South Cooperation sign a Memorandum of Understanding News English 30 Jan 2019
Sabina Stein, Former UN Youth Volunteer for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Deep-seated aversion to conflict, violence and exclusion drove me to volunteer for peace Blogs English Latin America and the Caribbean 28 Jan 2019
Afke Bootsman, Regional Coordinator of UNV office for West and Central Africa during an IVD panel West and Central Africa launch SWVR 2018 and celebrate IVD News English West and Central Africa 28 Jan 2019
Afshana Khathunis, a National Service Scheme Volunteer Awardee from India, engages with the community members as a National Youth Volunteer in Nehru Yuva Kendra in Mangalore, India. Building community capacity by mobilizing national youth volunteers Results English Asia and the Pacific 28 Jan 2019
Asako Ikegami, UN Volunteer Education Project Officer under the Human Resource Development Programme, serving with UNESCO. Here, she visits internally displaced persons in Baringo County, Kenya. Promoting quality and inclusive education through communication and connection in Kenya Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 24 Jan 2019
Ena Kosanović, a United Nations Volunteer serving with UNDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina and working on the IT Girls initiative. Powering up the digital revolution for women and girls in Bosnia and Herzegovina Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 23 Jan 2019
UN Volunteers raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, and engage people at the grassroots level in development and peace, so that no one is left behind. Innovative volunteerism essential for Africa's development: four takeaways from the first UNV VConnect event Blogs English East and Southern Africa 21 Jan 2019
Sachiyo Miwa (Japan) served a UN Volunteer Associate Humanitarian Officer with OCHA in Sudan. Driving better humanitarian outcomes through communication and coordination in Sudan Volunteer voices English Arab States 16 Jan 2019
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme has been partnering with the United Nations Departments of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Political Affairs (DPA) and Field Support (DFS) since 1992. UN Volunteers help countries torn by conflict by creating Volunteering at the forefront of peace operations Partners English Global 15 Jan 2019
Amabel Nagaba, UN Volunteer Associate Fleet Management Officer, performing a pre-trip inspection for a vehicle going on a road mission. 'Boots on the ground': UN Volunteer manages UNHCR fleet in Ethiopia Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 8 Jan 2019
Awarding ceremony UNV-BVF collaborative project awarded gold medal in Chinese Youth Volunteer Service Project Competition Partners English Asia and the Pacific 7 Jan 2019
How to host a UN Volunteer Engaging with UNV: How to host a UN Volunteer Publications English 1 Jan 2019
SWVR UNV flagship report sparks wider discourse on volunteering for resilience Blogs English Global 24 Dec 2018
Samoa_SWVR_Olivier_Adam_and_Deputy_Prime_Minister_of_Samoa_web.jpeg State of the World's Volunteerism Report 2018 launched in Fiji and Samoa News English Global 19 Dec 2018
UN Volunteer Tommaso Ripani speasks with internally displaced people during his visit to Mugunga, Democratic Republic of Congo. In DRC, a young UN Volunteer tries to make a difference in people's lives Volunteer voices English West and Central Africa 19 Dec 2018
resolution Resolution on 'Volunteering for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development' formally adopted by UN General Assembly News English Global 19 Dec 2018
YPeer Palestine Youth-to-youth connection in the State of Palestine: let's talk about sexual health! Results English Arab States 19 Dec 2018
UNV Niger UN Volunteers break language barriers to support the protection of refugees in Niger Partners English West and Central Africa 18 Dec 2018
UN Volunteer with UNMISS protecting human rights amidst civil war in South Sudan Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 16 Dec 2018
Interview with Shalina Miah by Biz First, Sri Lanka media English 11 Dec 2018
The thread that binds - regional launch in Colombo Event English 10 Dec 2018
UN Volunteer Ghassan Alsanabani visiting a centre for children with special needs in Amran Governorate, Yemen. National UN Volunteer contributes to war recovery efforts in Yemen Volunteer voices English Arab States 10 Dec 2018
Carlos Rivera, UN Volunteer with UN Women in Guatemala, working along empowered women to build resilient communities. Volunteerism to empower women and prevent gender-based violence in Guatemala Volunteer voices English Latin America and the Caribbean 10 Dec 2018
Farah Nasef is a national UN Volunteer Protection Assistant working in child protection with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Cairo, Egypt. Farah is supporting children and people of concern with protection issues. UN Volunteers with UNHCR supporting vulnerable children and abuse survivors in Cairo Partners English Arab States 10 Dec 2018
Advocating for human rights and access to justice for communities in Guinea Partners English West and Central Africa 10 Dec 2018
UN Volunteer Medical Doctor Ronald Achidri (Uganda) uses his knowledge and skills to support the Ministry of Health of Tuvalu in enhancing the access of people affected by tuberculosis in Tuvalu to care, support and proper treatment. On IVD, UNDP and UNV celebrate their strong partnership in Tuvalu News English Asia and the Pacific 5 Dec 2018
UNV Executive Coordinator Olivier Adam marks International Volunteer Day 2018 in Samoa with Simona Mariescu (first from left), Resident Representative of UNDP, Shalina Miah (thirdfrom right), UNV's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and UN Volunteer Happy International Volunteer Day 2018 Blogs English Global 5 Dec 2018
Amalie Boge (right), international UN Volunteer Health Systems Specialist from Norway, serves with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Tanzania. IVD in East and Southern Africa: Volunteers build resilient communities News English East and Southern Africa 5 Dec 2018
International Volunteer Day 2018: Volunteers build resilient communities. International Volunteer Day 2018: Volunteers build resilient communities News English Global 5 Dec 2018
Silvia Illescas (right) is an international UN Volunteer from Nicaragua, serving as Health Advocacy and Coordination Officer with WHO in Lao PDR. IVD in Asia and the Pacific: volunteers engage people for collective action News English Asia and the Pacific 4 Dec 2018
UN Volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo instill the values of volunteerism among youth. IVD in West and Central Africa: volunteers support learning and empowerment News English West and Central Africa 4 Dec 2018
Hend Ahmed (left), national UN Volunteer Community Service Assistant, and Marwa Ghareeb, national UN Volunteer Registration Assistant, serve with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Cairo, Egypt. Hend and Marwa support people of concern at a UNHCR reception IVD in the Arab States: volunteers weave safety nets for societies News English Arab States 4 Dec 2018