UNMISS Volunteers hand over lacking supplies to main hospital in Bor
Food, protective equipment, cleaning products and even beds were among the many useful things gratefully received by Bor State Hospital after United Nations Volunteers serving with the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan acted together to collect the items.
You could say that peace begins with healthcare. This is our way of supporting the ongoing peace efforts in the country, hoping that the handing over of all of this will lead to the people of Jonglei getting improved access to basic medical care. --Maria Guadalupe, one of the peacekeepers, on behalf of all volunteers involved in the generous initiative
Doctor Ajak Garang affirmed that the unexpected assistance will make the intended difference, not least the extra beds.
Online Volunteers help close the data gap for the expansion of solar mini-grids
Six hundred million people living in Africa lack access to energy. Expanding the sustainable energy offer requires effective planning and coordination, as well as many layers of data. The UN Development Programme (UNDP) is working with partners and Online Volunteers to address the data gap in solar mini-grid installations across the continent.
One of the foundational data layers needed for the development of efficient approaches to solar energy expansion is information on solar mini-grid installations. These offer a sustainable and affordable solution to expand energy access, particularly in remote areas with high sun exposure.