Building confidence and commitment through online volunteering

Néstor Liendo
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I think that it is not only about what one can give as a volunteer, but also about what one receives: new contacts, references, projects, the satisfaction of contributing and being part of something bigger, the learning coming out of a challenge of this kind.

The month of December was passing by and my sadness had turned into depression. At that moment, I had lived outside of Venezuela for almost two years, since I, like many other young people from my country, felt the need to look for opportunities beyond our borders. However, in my case, my stay in Colombia had become more challenging than expected: I couldn’t find a job where I could utilize my skills and professional knowledge, and I was quite far from content.

Partnering for a research symposium on volunteerism

Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Globally one billion people are engaged in volunteering – representing a powerful, cross-cutting means of implementation for the Sustainable Development Goals. However, there remains a huge demand for empirical evidence on the value of volunteering for sustainable development. China has experienced strong growth and innovation in its volunteering infrastructure, and today there is a pressing need to evaluate and share innovative Chinese approaches to volunteering for sustainable development.

Partnering for a research symposium on volunteerism

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Globally one billion people are engaged in volunteering – representing a powerful, cross-cutting means of implementation for the Sustainable Development Goals. However, there remains a huge demand for empirical evidence on the value of volunteering for sustainable development. China has experienced strong growth and innovation in its volunteering infrastructure, and today there is a pressing need to evaluate and share innovative Chinese approaches to volunteering for sustainable development.

“Greening the blue” in Haiti

Pablo Sánchez Ortega
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Working as a UN Volunteer in an organization like MINUSTAH is a life changing experience. I am motivated by the progress made on the environmental performance of the UN as the result of our highly motivated and creative team who works hard to reduce the UN’s environmental impact. From environmental management systems to campaigns on waste, our role in “greening the blue” is vital.

As a UN Volunteer Environmental Engineer Assistant with the Environmental Compliance Unit (ECU) at the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), I work with the Civil, Military and Police components of the mission. The MINUSTAH mandate is to support the Government of Haiti in the stabilization of the country and, to achieve this objective, the Mission is committed to conducting its activities in an environmentally friendly manner.

Helping preserve and expand protected areas in Angola

Ester Coelho
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One of 39 Brazilian UN Volunteers serving around the world in 2016, Vanessa Falkowski left Brazil to start a new experience in Angola as Biodiversity Officer with UNDP to create and preserve nature reserves in the country.

As a Forest and Nature Conservation Specialist, Vanessa Falkowski had been working at a rural settlement when she decided to move to Luanda, Angola, to take up her assignment as Biodiversity Officer with UNDP within a project for the Expansion and Strengthening of Angola’s Protected Area System.

The Angolan civil war that came to an end in 2002 was followed by the destruction of several protected areas, resulting in the loss of many forests, animals, and nature.

БҰҰ ӨКІЛДЕРІ НАЗАРБАЕВ УНИВЕРСИТЕТІНІҢ СТУДЕНТТЕРІМЕН КЕЗДЕСТІ

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Toily Kurbanov, UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator, visited Astana on 23 and 24 May to meet the Government of Kazakhstan and explore avenues for cooperation with Nazarbayev University and with volunteer involving organizations. 

В АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНЕ УСПЕШНО РАЗВИВАЕТСЯ ВОЛОНТЕРСКОЕ ДВИЖЕНИЕ

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Toily Kurbanov, UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator, visited Baku to meet the Government of Azerbaijan and discuss global partnership priorities based on the Government’s vision for promoting volunteerism, and building on Azerbaijan’s longstanding culture of volunteer efforts.

Volunteerism creating a stronger people power in Kazakhstan

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Kazakhstan has evolved into a vibrant society since its independence almost three decades ago. Volunteerism is increasingly taking front stage – with people more aware and interested in pitching in for social and community work. And there is huge potential of coordinating volunteerism for development in Kazakhstan...

UN Secretary-General lays wreaths and awards medals to honour fallen UN peacekeepers

New York, United States
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The UN Secretary-General laid a wreath to commemorate those who have fallen while serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations over the last year. In addition, the Secretary-General presided over the ceremony at which the Dag Hammarskjöld medals were awarded posthumously to 117 military, police, international and national civilian personnel, including UN Volunteers, who perished in the service of peace.

Three UN Volunteers were among this year's Dag Hammarskjöld medal recipients.

UN Secretary-General lays wreaths and awards medals to honour fallen UN peacekeepers

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The UN Secretary-General laid a wreath to commemorate those who have fallen while serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations over the last year. In addition, the Secretary-General presided over the ceremony at which the Dag Hammarskjöld medals were awarded posthumously to 117 military, police, international and national civilian personnel, including UN Volunteers, who perished in the service of peace.

Three UN Volunteers were among this year's Dag Hammarskjöld medal recipients.

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