In 2023, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) launched he Youth Champions programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This enabled 40 young women and men aged between 19 and 35 to join the 10 UNICEF offices in the DRC, each for a period of three months, as UN Community Volunteers.
In 2023, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) launched he Youth Champions programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This enabled 40 young women and men aged between 19 and 35 to join the 10 UNICEF offices in the DRC, each for a period of three months, as UN Community Volunteers. ©UNV, 2023
International UN Volunteer Mackendy Jeunay (Haiti) was a Communication for Social and Behavioral Change Officer in Congo. He is seen during activities and a prototyping exercise conducted with UNICEF stakeholders.
International UN Volunteer Mackendy Jeunay (Haiti) was a Communication for Social and Behavioral Change Officer in Congo. He is seen during activities and a prototyping exercise conducted with UNICEF stakeholders. ©UNV, 2023
Festival of Volunteerism in West and Central Africa
Festival of Volunteerism in West and Central Africa

The Festival of Volunteerism in West and Central Africa, 20-28 October 2023, celebrated volunteerism online and in on-site events. Participants addressed key issues like climate change, prevention of violent extremism and refugees and migration. Representatives of UN entities and partners, as well as UN Volunteers, shared insights on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Stories behind 50 years of volunteerism in West and Central Africa
Stories behind 50 years of volunteerism in West and Central Africa

In 2021, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme celebrated 50 years since its founding. The West and Central Africa region welcomed the first UN Volunteers in 1971. Since then, many people from all walks of life joined the programme to support peace and development in the region. This photo book features results, experiences and success stories from former volunteers, alongside testimonials from partners and serving volunteers. It shows the impact of volunteerism on their lives, results and careers.

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Veronique Zidi-Aporeigah, Regional Manager
Veronique Zidi-Aporeigah
Regional Manager
Regional Office for West and Central Africa