The architects of peace in South Sudan

Matiisetso Jeannet Mosala, Public Information Officer, UNMISS
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My name is Matiisetso Jeannet Mosala. I come from Lesotho, and I work where peace is not an idea but a daily negotiation. I serve as an international UN Volunteer with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), based in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State—far from conference rooms, close to consequence. I am a Public Information Officer, but when people ask what I do, I tell them this: I help people understand each other before misunderstanding turns into violence.

South Sudan is still learning how to live after years of conflict. UNMISS supports that fragile process—protecting civilians, enabling humanitarian access, advancing human rights, supporting political dialogue, and helping prepare the ground for elections. My work lives inside that reality, not outside it.

From Gulu: Where climate action becomes real

Decimon Anywar, Local and Community Development Specialist, UNCDF
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I am Decimon Anywar from Uganda, currently serving as a UN Volunteer with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) as a Local and Community Development Specialist on Climate Change. I am based in Gulu City in Northern Uganda. I joined the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) with a clear purpose: to serve my community where it truly matters—not in theory, but on the ground, where needs are real and immediate. To that end, I remained active on the UNV portal, continuously refined my profile, and applied for a role that genuinely aligned with my training and professional experience.

With both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree, alongside more than three years of field experience, I brought more than formal qualifications—I brought context. The role required strong local knowledge, and that is where I stood out.

Global momentum builds for IVY 2026

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Participants highlighted strong momentum across countries, including national launch events, early action planning, and active regional and global engagement. They also underscored the central role of national‑level initiatives and the importance of sustained collaboration. 

“We are developing an African perspective on volunteer data and strengthening our advocacy efforts, positioning Senegal as a capital of volunteerism in the Global South.” Seydina M. Ndiaye, IVY 2026 National Focal Point, Senegal. 

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