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Vanessa Akibate, UN Volunteer Communications Specialist, UNDP Zambia while documenting community stories in Zambia All hands on deck for a sustainable Zambia Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 30 May 2024
Women in communities in South Sudan are affected by conflict-related sexual violence. UNMISS has a specific mandate from the UN Security Council Resolutions framing sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations as a threat to international peace and security. Protection Officer in South Sudan Impacts Lives Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 28 May 2024
Jamshed M. Kazi, Senior Advisor for UN Women’s Regional Office for Asia-Pacific & Liaison to ASEAN having also served as the Representative for Indonesia. The Power of Volunteering for Gender Equality Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 18 Apr 2024
Namrata Kundu (first left), Emergency Nurse, and Doctor Phanuel Tawanda Gwinji, (right), Medical Officer are two international UN Volunteers on the front line helping to deliver healthcare services to UN personnel serving in Afghanistan. Safeguarding health in times of crisis Partners English Asia and the Pacific 12 Apr 2024
Lynn Karanja (in blue jacket), Associate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer, UNHCR Ethiopia engages with a refugee woman in Alemwach Refugee Site to identify her needs and link her with the appropriate services. Demystifying mental health Blogs English East and Southern Africa 11 Apr 2024
Dr. Abubakar Kampo (in striped shirt) UNICEF Country Representative in Ethiopia during a field visit. Discovering yourself through volunteering Partners English East and Southern Africa 9 Apr 2024
Marharyta Starynets, Online Volunteer with UNICEF Romania uses special software that helps social listening across various social media platforms. Social listening for SDG10 Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 20 Mar 2024
Fatima Jiwani, international UN Volunteer Education Specialist with UNICEF gives a presentation on gender-responsive education at the Ministry of Education in Lebanon. Narrowing the gender divide Volunteer voices English Arab States 6 Mar 2024
Dr. Sathya Doraiswamy (sitting), is the Chief of the Operational Support and Quality Assurance Branch at the Policy and Strategy Division of UNFPA. He also served as UNFPA Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Volunteering – ‘Do what you can because you can.’ Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 23 Feb 2024
Group photo of participants who came together to recognize volunteers and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism. The high-level event in Thailand brought together more than 450 in-person at the United Nations Conference Center in Thailand. IVD 2023 Celebration in Thailand– Calling on everyone for a better world. News English Asia and the Pacific 23 Jan 2024
Moeka Sakamoto (left), UN Youth University Volunteer Communications Assistant with UNIC, and her supervisor, Mark Maseko, at a UN Job Fair in East Park Mall in Lusaka, Zambia. Spreading awareness through selfies Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 20 Dec 2023
Zorica Srdić, UN Community Volunteer with UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina "Through volunteering, we contribute to personal and community development" Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 13 Dec 2023
Ereny Elea Hanna Zarif, international UN Volunteer Electoral Field Coordination Specialist with United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia speaks about her volunteer experience at International Volunteer Day in Mogadishu on 5 December 2023. "In solidarity with people from my continent through volunteering!" From Egypt to Somalia, a UN Volunteer recounts Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 8 Dec 2023
UN Volunteer Naida supported local farmers in increasing the competitiveness of agricultural production, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis during dedicated recovery projects (EU4AGRI, EU4AGRI-Recovery and EU4BusinessRecovery). Improving agricultural practices for increased yields and financial stability Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 4 Dec 2023
Jeta Krasniqi, UN Volunteer with UN Women Kosovo, is supporting the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which raises awareness, advocates for gender equality, and works to combat violence against women and girls. Advocating for gender equality and women’s rights in Kosovo Blogs English Europe and the CIS 28 Nov 2023
Angelique Gatsinzi, international UN Volunteer with UNICEF, with street children in Kinshasa's 25th district. Through its programmes, UNICEF empowers street leaders and bolsters the social work approach, serving as a vital bridge between social services and vulnerable children. Championing child protection, mental health and psychosocial support in the DRC Volunteer voices English West and Central Africa 17 Nov 2023
Maria Rosaria Bruno sitting in a garden. A building and the flags of the United Nations and the Republic of Yemen are showing in the background. From Darfur to Yemen: the journey of a humanitarian Blogs English Arab States 6 Nov 2023
Dragan Mitić (third from left) national UN Volunteer with the participants of the "In the Sneakers" workshop in Serbia. The workshop promotes empathy of the forcibly displaced who have sought refuge and asylum in the country. Coming up with solutions for the forcibly displaced in Serbia Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 25 Oct 2023
Leonardo Martínez, UN Volunteer Protection, Childhood and Humanitarian Action Specialist with UNICEF, engages with stakeholders in Colombia. "Mental health is vital to humanity" Volunteer voices English Global 6 Oct 2023
Abha Mishra (centre) undertook an impact assessment in the Balasore district in 2002, while serving as a UN Volunteer with UNDP. "Volunteering propelled my career from UN Volunteer to Head of UNDP office" Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 4 Oct 2023
From left to right: National UN Volunteers Madhusudan Ghimire, Kushal Limbu, Shraddha Thapa, Bikas Jha and Binod Chand UN University Volunteers contribute to sustainable infrastructure in Nepal Partners English Asia and the Pacific 8 Sep 2023
Online Volunteers, engaged through UNV's Online Volunteering service, support the Ukraine refugee response with UNICEF Romania. Online Volunteers support UNICEF refugee response in Romania Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 6 Sep 2023
A young man wearing a blue vest with the logo of the International Organization for Migration standing at a border crossing point. A pick-up vehicle and a docked ship appear in the blurry background. UN Volunteers in Egypt support the emergency response to the war in Sudan Results English Arab States 18 Aug 2023
Examples of social media posts created by Online Volunteers to highlight the rights of refugees in Niger. The rights of refugees in Niger are our collective responsibility Partners English West and Central Africa 16 Aug 2023
Young men and women talking by an outdoor table stand exhibiting UN-branded print materials Youth volunteers inspire green transition in Djibouti Results English Arab States 11 Aug 2023
Issakha Khouzeifi and Silvia Alfonsi have been contributing to the Youth4Climate initiative led by UNDP and the government of Italy. In this photo, Issakha and Silvia are showing their support to the SDGs and UNDP's efforts towards climate crisis. Enabling young people to fight climate change Partners English Europe and the CIS 8 Aug 2023
UN Youth Volunteers serving with UNDP's Accelerator Lab in Guatemala. Youth volunteers accelerate green solutions at the grassroots Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 4 Aug 2023
Tiavina Solomampionona Nambinintsoa was a UN Youth Volunteers with UNFPA Madagascar. Here, she is seen at the UNFPA Innovation Fair Award ceremony, where she received the Young Innovator Fellow award from Pio Smith, Chief of Staff, Office of the UNFPA Executive Director. Bringing innovation and inspiration to youth in Madagascar Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 2 Aug 2023
Elina Resepwil (right) and Martha Asher are UN Youth Volunteers serving in community health engagement and communications. Here, they discuss the challenges of reaching children with immunizations in Pehleng, Kitti Community, on Pohnpei Island, Federated States of Micronesia. First UN Youth Volunteers in the Federated States of Micronesia advance community health Results English Asia and the Pacific 23 Jul 2023
UN Volunteer Andreas Nord (standing) was a UN Volunteer Programme Support Officer for Inclusive Growth with UNDP in Kosovo (as per UN SC1244). Making an impact on local communities in Kosovo Blogs English Europe and the CIS 21 Jul 2023
Shalina Miah (right), Manager of UNV's regional office in Asia and the Pacific with Namchok Petsaen, UN Volunteer Communications Assistant at the regional office in Bangkok, Thailand. Promoting volunteerism and inclusion for the Sustainable Development Goals Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 14 Jul 2023
Alexandre Hakizimana (centre), UN Volunteer Associate Interpreter with UNHCR in Burundi, during a regional mission to Gisuru Commune in Ruyigi province. Here, he engages in discussion with refugees and returnees on becoming self-sufficient and reducing reliance on international aid. Securing protection and humanitarian assistance for refugees and displaced persons Results English East and Southern Africa 27 Jun 2023
UNV Executive Coordinator Toily Kurbanov standing at a podium addressing participants in the International Volunteer Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan. UNV Executive Coordinator addresses International Volunteer Forum in Kazakhstan Speeches English Europe and the CIS 21 Jun 2023
El Moctar Mohamed Yahya (right) is a national UN Volunteer Resource Mobilization Expert. He is seen with the representative of the town of Mederdra, during a tree-planting initiative to combat desertification in Mauritania. Underscoring the pan-African battle against desertification and drought Partners English West and Central Africa 15 Jun 2023
Ms Lucy Ndungu (right), Regional Manager for UNV's regional office in East and Southern Africa Regional Office, with Dr Peter G. Kirira (left), Deputy Vice Chancellor of Mount Kenya University during a meeting to discuss and further strengthen partner collaboration. From campus to global development: a partnership for growth of UN University Volunteers Partners English East and Southern Africa 9 Jun 2023
Participants in a UNICEF campaign in Kiribati for the International Day for Biological Diversity, together with the mounds of plastic waste they collected. Addressing waste reduction and climate resilience in Micronesia Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 1 Jun 2023
Satellite imagery showing the solar project with mini-grid installation. Online Volunteers help close the data gap for the expansion of solar mini-grids Partners English East and Southern Africa , West and Central Africa 31 May 2023
Anne Mungai (right), international UN Volunteer Staff Counselor with IOM, during a counseling session in Kabul, Afghanistan. Providing psychosocial support to UN personnel in a delicate political context Partners English Asia and the Pacific 29 May 2023
Displaced people in Kakenge, Kasai Province, DRC. Playing a part in promoting the humanitarian, peace and development nexus Blogs English West and Central Africa 26 May 2023
Mitigating, or even resolving, intercommunal conflict, sitting under a tree in South Sudan with the parties involved. Welcome to the world of UN Volunteer Teclaire Same Moukoudi from Cameroon. Teclaire Same Moukoudi: "Being a UN Volunteer gives me a chance to improve the lives of those in need" Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 25 May 2023
UNV Executive Coordinator Toily Kurbanov addressing the UNDP High-level Conference on Earthquake Preparedness and Urban Resilience in Skopje, North Macedonia. Speech of UNV Executive Coordinator in North Macedonia at the UNDP Conference on Earthquake Preparedness and Urban Resilience Speeches English Global 16 May 2023
Rina Pradhan (second from left), national UN Volunteer Programme Assistant with UNV, with fellow volunteers during a field visit in Madhesh Province, Nepal. The power of connection: checking on members of the UNV family in Nepal Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 15 May 2023
Mr Toily Kurbanov (left), Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme talks, to AP1 TV’s NAME SURNAME during the interview. He is joined by Dichhen Tamang (centre), a national UN Youth Volunteer Public Health Officer with UNDP. Interview: Volunteers build back in communities in Nepal News English Asia and the Pacific 10 May 2023
UN Volunteer Josua Amukwaya at a conference on empowering persons with disabilities organized by UNFPA Namibia and Namibia Organization of Youth with Disability (NOYD) in Windhoek, Namibia. UN Volunteers with disabilities are a testimony to inclusion in the UN Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 2 May 2023
UNV Country Coordinator Moses Mubiru (left) at the signing of a secondment agreement for UN Volunteers to support the Ebola response. Next to him are UNDP Resident Representative Ms Elsie Attafua, WHO Representative Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam and UNDP Deputy Representative Ms Sheila Ngatia (from left to right). Uganda and UN partnership succeeds in containing Ebola virus outbreak Results English East and Southern Africa 18 Apr 2023
Samuel Kimani, national UN Volunteer Youth Leadership Coordinator, conducts Youth Enterprises Training at Tana River Youth Innovation Centre in July 2022. "It's not just a seat at the table that youth need, it's the whole table" Partners English East and Southern Africa 13 Apr 2023
UN Volunteer Arinaitwe Mary Immaculate (standing) during a community sensitization on the Ebola procedures and mental health indicators at Lorinda cell Busabala, Uganda. Helping patients and families recover from Ebola virus infection Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 3 Apr 2023
Dr Sibongile Chikombore (left) and her supervisor, Dr Bejoy Nambiar (right) engaging with the Chang'ambika Health team during a planning visit in Chikwawa district, Malawi. Ensuring mothers and children get quality health care Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 3 Apr 2023
I Made Wikandana (left), national UN Volunteer Disability Inclusion Officer with UNICEF Indonesia, interacts with fellow UN Volunteers at the UN House in Jakarta, Indonesia. Demonstrating leadership in disability inclusion Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 15 Mar 2023
Maria Karam is a national UN Volunteer Programme Associate. She is 27 years old and serves with UNICEF's Young Arab Women Talents initiative in Tripoli, North Lebanon. Young Arab UN Volunteers with a common goal News English Arab States 10 Mar 2023