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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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Inspiration in Action in West and Central Africa

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Joelma Pereira (right) international UN Volunteer Communications Officer in a field mission in Moma district, Nampula province in Mozambique takes photos of survivors of the cyclone Gombe in March 2022.

Partners

SDG 3

Meet the women health champions of Africa

West and Central Africa

02 March 2023

An image of the UNDP Event Manager, a platform that transforms the way events are organized.

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SDG 9

Online Volunteers build digital UNDP tool

West and Central Africa

21 February 2023

Yé Lossi Clementine, 32, a National UN volunteer with UNDP in Burkina Faso, in her office

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SDG 16

Protecting human rights of prisoners

West and Central Africa

20 February 2023

Cécile Giraud, international UN Volunteer with UNESCO, facilitates a workshop on gender-responsive education planning in N'djamena, Chad.

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SDG 4

Putting gender at the center of dialogue in Senegal

West and Central Africa

07 February 2023

Maissa Abdellaoui, international UN Volunteer with UNICEF Senegal, facilitates a reading corner in an elementary school in the Tambacounda region.

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SDG 4

Breaking barriers to girls' education

West and Central Africa

01 February 2023

Deborah Kahambu, a former combatant with an armed militia now runs a sewing workshop in Lubero territory in the DRC.

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SDG 8

New beginnings in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

West and Central Africa

24 January 2023

REPORTING ON OUR IMPACT

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1⃣6⃣ #OnlineVolunteers from diverse backgrounds came together to help create the #UNDP Event Manager, a platform revolutionizing event organization. This is a prime example of forward-thinking and collaborative problem-solving in #action. Learn more👉https://t.co/Ei1Gcr6ULZ

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#FridayGoodDay As you wrap up your week, remember to prioritize your mental well-being. Here are 5 simple steps you can take to improve your #MentalHealth. #UNVolunteers #Happiness #PeaceAndLove https://t.co/DF9Y30d4rX

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RT @UNVolunteersng: Opportunity to join us, As a "Resource Mobilization Expert" at UNCCD Nigeria. Expected start date 16/04/2023 Volunteer category National UN Volunteer Expert Type Onsite Duration 6 months Duty stations Abuja https://t.co/qpqxVTPNhp #UNVolunteers https://t.co/7Dfk6qPENa

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RT @WFP: WFP has been forced to cut back its lifesaving assistance for #Rohingya refugees like Kulsuma in Bangladesh. "With each ration cut, malnutrition will certainly rise," says WFP's Country Director. https://t.co/M994y5bCQG https://t.co/1nuNNHO1jo

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RT @ToilyKurbanov: For @UNVolunteers to achieve global gender parity - while at the same time scaling the overall number of volunteers in the UN - meant that we had to accelerate outreach to women candidates. This the map of countries where we made real breakthroughs in 2017-2022 https://t.co/jggABjOpTC

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Ready to make a difference in the world🌍? Become a UN #Volunteer and gain valuable experience, make new connections, and contribute to the #SDGs. 👉 https://t.co/7U5VGNox3X Here are 6⃣ benefits #UNVolunteers ✨ https://t.co/gGrTkAHpBA

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Optez pour le #volontariat ! Participez à des initiatives sociales et environnementales et tissez des liens solides avec votre #communauté. 1⃣9⃣3⃣ #VolontairesCommunautaires 🇺🇳 en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre s'engagent déjà pour améliorer le bien-être de leurs communautés. https://t.co/moG04P9hMf

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RT @ToilyKurbanov: What happens when UN Volunteers get involved in #WaterAction? They create waves of the future. Three examples: 🇹🇩 Chad (UNHCR) https://t.co/W8qvQkGqBE" target="_blank">https://t.co/W8qvQkGqBE 🇨🇩 Democratic Rep of Congo (MONUSCO) https://t.co/W8qvQkGqBE" target="_blank">https://t.co/W8qvQkGqBE 🇱🇧 Lebanon (UNDP) https://t.co/6ZMLypKGN2 https://t.co/GmSIKXm6ig

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From language barriers to natural disasters, UN #Volunteer Nusrat Shaheen🇵🇰 faced numerous challenges but she persevered and continues to make a difference in reducing #waste with @MONUSCO. She's a true #inspirationInAction! #WorldWaterDay👉More here https://t.co/3F5p942TOw https://t.co/etfHH1EpPZ

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RT @UN: “Let us take inspiration from this Holy Month and build a more just and equitable world for all.” -- @antonioguterres shares his warmest wishes as millions of people around the world begin to observe #Ramadan. https://t.co/PIJyi8MgZB

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