Preventing violent extremism begins long before violence occurs. It means building trust, listening to communities, and ensuring young people and women can take part in decisions that affect their lives. UN Volunteers help turn these principles into action by working directly with communities, local leaders and national institutions. They support mediation, peace education, early‑warning efforts and local initiatives that build trust and resilience. 

We had more than 200 volunteers spread across the country—many right where the fighting began. We had plans to scale up to 1,000 volunteers to support health services. In a matter of days, those plans collapsed. Suddenly, it wasn’t about growth. It was about survival.Care that goes both ways

To me, volunteerism is a very fascinating journey of exploring myself, diverse cultures, communities and the world at large. In January 2016, I felt I should pass on my skills further to a more global community. Having acquired a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management with CIPS, I decided to register for Online Volunteer opportunities with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme.