Between February and May 2016, these volunteers dedicated their time, experience and knowledge to the local realities of their regions or countries, and shared their ideas and impressions about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their social networks, mainly Facebook and Twitter, using the hashtags #ODS_LAC and #UNVLAC.
SDG campaign on social media in Latin America and the Caribbean
Helping others while helping yourself: Persons with disabilities as UN Online Volunteers
Every year, around 12,000 UN Online Volunteers team up with hundreds of organizations to address sustainable development challenges anywhere in the world.
The UNV Online Volunteering service enables people around the globe to find opportunities posted by civil society organizations, public institutions and UN agencies. By supporting these organizations, volunteers develop their skills and become part of a global online community of peers, sharing the goal of advancing human development.
Helping others while helping yourself: Persons with disabilities as UN Online Volunteers
Every year, around 12,000 UN Online Volunteers team up with hundreds of organizations to address sustainable development challenges anywhere in the world.
The UNV Online Volunteering service enables people around the globe to find opportunities posted by civil society organizations, public institutions and UN agencies. By supporting these organizations, volunteers develop their skills and become part of a global online community of peers, sharing the goal of advancing human development.
Celebrating International Volunteer Day in Turkey
By Toily Kurbanov, UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator, Management Services
On Monday, 5 December the world will celebrate International Volunteer Day, designated by the United Nations in 1985 to applaud the inspiration of millions of volunteers throughout the world and their contributions to peace and development.
Volunteerism can contribute to implementation of New Urban Agenda
This week, Habitat III, the third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development is taking place in Quito, Ecuador, to establish a sustainable Urban Agenda for cities as we work towards achieving the Global Goals.
Volunteerism can contribute to implementation of New Urban Agenda
This week, Habitat III, the third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development is taking place in Quito, Ecuador, to establish a sustainable Urban Agenda for cities as we work towards achieving the Global Goals.
Making a real difference for the people of Tajikistan
As a UN Volunteer Specialist on Economic Development at UNDP Tajikistan’s Aid for Trade project, I liaise with our clients and partner organizations, monitoring the range of actions and results achieved by the project. UNDP’s Aid for Trade project supports human development through the creation of jobs and by enhancing the export capacity of small and medium sized businesses.
As a UN Volunteer Specialist on Economic Development at UNDP Tajikistan’s Aid for Trade project, I liaise with our clients and partner organizations, monitoring the range of actions and results achieved by the project. UNDP’s Aid for Trade project supports human development through the creation of jobs and by enhancing the export capacity of small and medium sized businesses.
IVCO Conference 2016
About 200 participants are expected to join the event which will take place from 9 to 12 October and focus on the theme “Increasing Resilience of Communities Through Volunteering”.
IVCO is an annual conference led by Forum – the most significant global network of International Volunteer Co-operation Organizations – and represents a unique opportunity for information exchange, networking and advocacy work in this sector.
IVCO Conference 2016
About 200 participants are expected to join the event which will take place from 9 to 12 October and focus on the theme “Increasing Resilience of Communities Through Volunteering”.
IVCO is an annual conference led by Forum – the most significant global network of International Volunteer Co-operation Organizations – and represents a unique opportunity for information exchange, networking and advocacy work in this sector.
International Day of Peace 2016
The Day’s theme for 2016 is “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace.”
In the last 25 years, UN Volunteers have served in more than 50 UN missions in over 30 countries, supporting peace processes in war-torn societies and countries in complex political transition around the world. UN Volunteers help rebuild the social fabric in post-conflict communities, raise awareness on human rights, accompany the victims of violence in seeking justice, and support the healing process.