In this video, voices from United Nations Volunteers (UNV) come together in 12 languages, celebrating the richness of language and all that it carries. 

For many people, working overseas brings images of exciting projects, international travel, and new opportunities. For Rose, it also meant arriving in a country where she could barely understand the conversations happening around her. 

The WHO South-East Asia Region has over the years welcomed new cohorts of skilled and motivated volunteers, working alongside staff, Ministries of Health and partners across a wide range of technical and operational functions that reflect the breadth of WHO’s work.