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Volunteer voices
"In solidarity with people from my continent through volunteering!" From Egypt to Somalia, a UN Volunteer recounts
08 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.
Volunteer voices
Expanding the space for youth in Somalia
06 Dec 2023
Hana Abdi Salad, national UN Volunteer Specialist Youth and Innovation Associate with UNICEF plants a tree at the Welfare Garden on the occasion of International Volunteer Day on 5 December in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Volunteer voices
"Good of the people is the greatest law" says an international UN Volunteer serving with UNHCR in Somalia
05 Dec 2023
Urvashi Bundel, international UN Volunteer Associate Refugee Status Determination Officer (second from right) serves with UNHCR in Somalia seen here during a team gathering in Ethiopia.
Volunteer voices
Making a difference in the lives of refugees in Somalia
04 Dec 2023
Denny Beryan Saputra, international UN Volunteer Specialist Associate Operational Data Management Officer (right) during a UNHCR organized art contest on World Refugee Day on 20 June 2023. The children showcased their creativity through the power of art to connect, empower, and inspire.
Volunteer voices
Improving agricultural practices for increased yields and financial stability
04 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).
Blogs
From Somalia, a lesson on service to humanity
01 Dec 2023
Joel Gallardo, former international UN Volunteer Associate Programme Officer with UNHCR in Somalia, during a field assignment.
Blogs
Advocating for gender equality and women’s rights in Kosovo
28 Nov 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.
Volunteer voices
The Spotlight Initiative: a UN Volunteer's journey
25 Nov 2023
Carol Healy is an Irish-funded international UN Youth Volunteer serving as Assistant Gender Analyst with the UNDP Multi-country Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, in Barbados.
Volunteer voices
Championing child protection, mental health and psychosocial support in the DRC
17 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.