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Christelle Fanny-Ange Matchum (center) international UN Volunteer External Relations and Partnerships Communication Officer with WHO in Togo brainstorms with her colleagues on partnerships strategy. Expanding the Africa Women Health Champions initiative News English West and Central Africa 9 Mar 2023
Joelma Pereira (right) international UN Volunteer Communications Officer in a field mission in Moma district, Nampula province in Mozambique takes photos of survivors of the cyclone Gombe in March 2022. Meet the women health champions of Africa Partners English West and Central Africa 2 Mar 2023
Dilyara Begalykyzy (left) UN Youth Volunteer Event Planning Assistant at the UNDP Accelerator Lab during an event preparation. Digital solutions support social change Partners English Europe and the CIS 1 Mar 2023
UN Volunteers with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have been instrumental in responding to the needs of people displaced by the war in Ukraine. One year on: UN Volunteers epitomize resilience and solidarity in emergency response Blogs English Europe and the CIS 24 Feb 2023
Yé Lossi Clementine, 32, a National UN volunteer with UNDP in Burkina Faso, in her office Protecting human rights of prisoners News English West and Central Africa 20 Feb 2023
David Ouma, UN Volunteer Project Management Assistant, collects field stories for Nairobi Convention at Sabaki River, Kenya. New balance for life below water Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 6 Feb 2023
Maissa Abdellaoui, international UN Volunteer with UNICEF Senegal, facilitates a reading corner in an elementary school in the Tambacounda region. Breaking barriers to girls' education News English West and Central Africa 1 Feb 2023
Deborah Kahambu, a former combatant with an armed militia now runs a sewing workshop in Lubero territory in the DRC. New beginnings in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Partners English West and Central Africa 24 Jan 2023
UN Volunteers serving with UNFPA in Latin America and the Caribbean. Zeroing in on avoidable maternal deaths, family planning and gender-based violence Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 17 Jan 2023
IVD in Latin America and the Carribbean: Building solidarity through volunteerism Multimedia English Latin America and the Caribbean 11 Jan 2023
Jason is one of eight national UN Volunteers serving with the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission. He is a Media and Public Relations Assistant under the UNDP-UNV Graduate initiative. UNDP-UNV Graduate Initiative offers fresh approach to electoral work in Solomon Islands Partners English Asia and the Pacific 21 Dec 2022
Kana Endo, International UN Volunteer serving as Communication and Advocacy Assistant with UN RCO in Mongolia during a tree planting event at Mt Bayanzurkh, Northeast of Ulaanbaatar city - September 2022 Volunteering is a gate for you if you want to make a difference Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 13 Dec 2022
Toily Kurbanov (third from left) and Alan AtKisson (second from left), Head of Sida’s Department for Partnerships and Innovation, together with UNV and Sida teams at the close of the consultations. Sweden’s catalytic support to UNV delivers lasting impact Partners English Global 7 Dec 2022
Toily Kurbanov (right) and Helge Espe (second from right), Senior Adviser for UN and International Networks with Norec, together with UNV and Norec teams during the partner consultations in Bonn. UNV’s longstanding partnership with Norway advances volunteering for development Partners English Global 7 Dec 2022
International Volunteer Day is celebrated on 5 December annually, as mandated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985, to promote volunteering worldwide. Nourishing hope – through volunteering Blogs English Latin America and the Caribbean 7 Dec 2022
International Volunteer Day is celebrated on 5 December annually, as mandated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985, to promote volunteering worldwide. Youth volunteer refugees in solidarity with the community Blogs English Arab States 2 Dec 2022
Nichakarn Kaveevorayan, UN Volunteer Programme Officer at the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand, during the Bangkok Accessibility Journey in 2021. Mainstreaming disability inclusion to promote employment and inclusive workspaces Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 28 Nov 2022
Afro-descendent UN Volunteer Maribeth Cotes i Colombia, together with colleagues. Engaging Afro-descendant UN Volunteers essential to reduce inequalities in Latin America and the Caribbean Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 25 Nov 2022
Nafissatou Seck (left), national UN Volunteer Gender and Gender-based Violence Specialist, presents UNFPA's mandate and flagship initiatives to Senegal's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Me Aissata Tall Sall, during the celebration of United Nations Day on 27 October 2022. Protecting women and girls from violence and abuse in Senegal Results English West and Central Africa 25 Nov 2022
Refining AI for recruitment and exploring new opportunities Refining artificial intelligence for recruitment of UN Volunteers Results English Global 22 Nov 2022
Nahashon Njuguna (front left), national UN Volunteer Social Protection Officer with UNICEF, conducts programme monitoring in Jomvu Sub-County, Kenya. Promoting inclusive education with UNICEF in Kenya Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 14 Nov 2022
Official launch of the COP27 National Volunteers’ Programme by the Ministry of Social Solidarity (MoSS) with the support of UNV, 7 October 2022. Volunteers leverage youth action for climate at COP27 News English Arab States 10 Nov 2022
Minh Pham (far left), WHO Communications Officer taking photos at the COVID-19 vaccination site in Nan ma commune, Xin Man district, Ha Giang, in December 2021. Reaching the unreached in Viet Nam and Zambia to raise awareness on COVID-19 Results English East and Southern Africa 9 Nov 2022
Group photo at the final Youth Challenge with the winners and participants. "Being part of the process with youth is a highlight of my life," national UN Youth Volunteer from Nepal recounts Results English Asia and the Pacific 2 Nov 2022
Prabesh Paudyal (far right), UN Volunteer Specialist with UNDP Myanmar, during a consultation with communities for the solar dome dryer in Rakhine State, Pauktaw Township. Using civil engineering skills for community development in Myanmar Results English Asia and the Pacific 21 Oct 2022
Kyoko Yokosuka (right), UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator, interacting with the UNMISS Movement Control Section team, who support planning and management of movement, freight and cargo. In South Sudan, UN Volunteers are rebuilding hope and resilience Partners English East and Southern Africa 9 Oct 2022
The UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector Development in Türkiye pursues private-sector partnerships for developing digital skills and the green economy.  Narrowing the digital divide in Türkiye Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 25 Sep 2022
Tiffany Chan, UN Youth Volunteer with the UNDP Multi-Country Office in Samoa, the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau (second from left), together with the organizing committee of International Volunteer Day 2020 celebrations in Samoa, and representatives from UNV, Australian Volunteers International (AVI), Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO) and Peace Corps. Volunteering for inclusion and human rights development Partners English Asia and the Pacific 20 Sep 2022
Michael Emery, Director of Human Resources at the International Organization for Migration "The only way to achieve the SDGs is village by village, volunteer by volunteer" Blogs English Global 19 Aug 2022
Zoe Rimba, national UN Volunteer Specialist with UNICEF Indonesia. Volunteering for child-responsive urban policies in Indonesia Results English Asia and the Pacific 16 Aug 2022
UN Volunteer for the RCO in Guatemala, Zully Magzul. International Day of Indigenous People Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 16 Aug 2022
Elda Lunera Hutapea (far right) stands with colleagues at a COVID-19 vaccine private hub storage assessment in South Sulawesi Province. The power of working with communities to respond to COVID-19 Results English Asia and the Pacific 15 Aug 2022
Salomé Jaquet (third from left), UN Volunteer Local Development Specialist, during a training workshop with youth in Medenine. Strengthening intergenerational ties through civic engagement Volunteer voices English Arab States 12 Aug 2022
Teodora Traljic (in red shirt), UN Youth Volunteer Climate Action Officer with UNEP Somalia, at the meeting with PROSCAL (Programme for the Sustainable Reduction of Charcoal and Livelihood Assistance) counterparts and Gulf State Ambassadors to discuss the environment and security impacts of charcoal production and consumption. Honing skills and delivering results in the fight against climate change Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 11 Aug 2022
Ms Nuala O'Brien (centre), Ambassador of Ireland in Mozambique with UNV Executive Coordinator, Mr Toily Kurbanov (second from left), UNV Country Coordinator Ms Carla Machavane (left), UNV Regional Portfolio Manager, Ms Sarah Anyoti (second from right), and Ms Edna Thovela, Programme Officer for Governance and Resilience, Embassy of Ireland, during Mr Kurbanov's visit to Mozambique in May 2022. Reflections on volunteerism and youth employment in Africa Blogs English East and Southern Africa 9 Aug 2022
Bounchanh Oudom, national UN Volunteer Disability Inclusion Support Officer with UNDP in Lao PDR. Taking a step towards a more diverse and inclusive society Partners English Asia and the Pacific 3 Aug 2022
Youth from universities and colleges in Nepal participate in mock election organized by UNDP, UNV Nepal and the Government of Nepal as part of educational demonstration of civic engagement for youth. How digital media impacts voter education in Nepal Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 1 Aug 2022
Former national UN Volunteer Oluwatosin Samson Jegede served with UNODC in Nigeria. Here, he was making a presentation to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS. Upholding the dignity and rights of persons in detention Partners English West and Central Africa 18 Jul 2022
Farah Ismail is a UN Volunteer with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Her work ensures that refugees receive humanitarian aid and basic human services. UN Volunteers put people first Blogs English Global 18 Jul 2022
John Mariak Manyuon (centre), Refugee UN Volunteer Activities Coordinator with UNHCR Kenya, during the visit of the president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to the youth chess project in Kakuma and Kalobeyei settlements, held at Angelina Jolie Girls Primary School student Hall. The power of us: Refugee UN Volunteers reporting from within their communities Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 20 Jun 2022
An older man showing the house he had built for his children that was largely destroyed due to active hostilities in Zhovanka village, Donetska Oblast, Ukraine. UN Volunteers deployed to OCHA Ukraine: "A deployment that made us a family" Partners English Europe and the CIS 20 Jun 2022
Emmanuel Chileshe Musonda (with blue vest), UN Volunteer Health and Nutrition Associate with UNHCR Zambia, supporting the Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccination campaign during the arrival of refugees in the Mantapala settlement. Increasing the accessibility of health care services among the refugees in Zambia Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 16 Jun 2022
Edison Marynathan (far right) speaking on the identification of species in and around the Vankalai Sanctuary, which is home to mangroves, birds, animals, reptiles, plants and marine mammals, at the National Youth Dialogue 2022. Volunteers leading the way for Sri Lanka’s sustainable green development Results English Asia and the Pacific 5 Jun 2022
Silvia Kavrochorianou, UN Volunteer Civil Affairs Officer with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) preparing reports at her desk. Supporting communities in South Sudan to embrace a culture of peace and reconciliation Results English East and Southern Africa 31 May 2022
UNDP supports democratic governance and peacebuilding in the Arab States through its Youth Leadership Programme. This empowers youth to develop solutions to challenges in their communities and use their passion to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Advancing social cohesion and conflict prevention during the democratic transition in Tunisia Blogs English Arab States 27 May 2022
Online Volunteers are passionate about helping, even virtually or from a distance, and can add value to any team, like Online Volunteers Sonia Agarwal (Slovakia, on the left) and Ildikó Dén-Nagy (Hungary). Online Volunteers in times of war: helping from a distance Partners English Europe and the CIS 10 May 2022
Aidana Yergaliyeva, national UN Volunteer Communications Specialist with WHO in Kazakhstan. Tackling the unexpected: a year with WHO as a UN Volunteer Communications Specialist Results English Europe and the CIS 4 Apr 2022
How to register in our Global Talent Pool Basic Page English Global 15 Mar 2022
Melody Chali, during one of her field visits to meet farmers of Namwala district, Zambia. Transforming lives of women farmers in Zambia Partners English East and Southern Africa 4 Mar 2022
Binita Karki, UN Volunteer Youth Programme Officer with UNDP Nepal (5th from left) interacts with university students on climate mitigation UN Volunteer is role-model for equality in Nepal Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 3 Mar 2022