Online Volunteering is rewriting the rules of engagement in Zambia—connecting global expertise with local needs to build a more inclusive digital future. From coding tutorials in rural communities to creative campaigns that amplify cultural pride, this movement shows that collaboration doesn’t need borders—it just needs purpose. This is made possible through a partnership between the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV). From Iran to Peru and Guinea to Greece, skilled professionals—and those within Zambia—are contributing remotely to advance Zambia’s development priorities.

In the heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), childhood often vanishes before it even begins. Conflict and displacement have heavily impacted children—the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)’s 2024 Humanitarian Action for Children report reveals a staggering 6.04 million people uprooted, including 3.5 million children. Amidst this crisis, a quiet force stands guard: UN Volunteers embedded within the United Nations Stabilization Mission in DRC (MONUSCO)’s Child Protection Section. Their task is as relentless as it is essential—transforming raw numbers into lifelines and turning voices into instruments of justice. Each violation they document is more than data; it’s a chance to shield the next child before the cycle of suffering repeats.