The interventions of the World Bank in Pakistan focus on the urgent need to strengthen the resilience of water resources to extreme events. This includes enhancing water security, flood risk protection and watershed management. Pakistan ranks among the top …
Malawi is currently facing its most severe cholera outbreak to date. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that there have been 58,557 cases and 1,756 deaths since 7 May 2023. The outbreak began in March 2022, and has spread to all 29 districts of …
With generous support from the Government of Japan, UN Women and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme have been offering UN Volunteer opportunities for young women graduates in Gaza, State of Palestine. The assignments offer the graduates a career …
Six hundred million people living in Africa lack access to energy. Expanding the sustainable energy offer requires effective planning and coordination, as well as many layers of data. The UN Development Programme (UNDP) is working with partners and Online …
"In a world where our actions have the power to shape the lives of others, I am a firm believer that contributing to the well-being of fellow human beings generates the most joy and fulfillment." Rosyana Lievanty is a national UN Volunteer Health …
Volunteers from around the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) commemorated the International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2022 through a range of activities mirroring the theme of IVD, 'Solidarity through volunteering - Together, Act Now.' To mark IVD …
This project includes an effective blend of volunteer involving strategies with community volunteers, and national and international UN Volunteers. Fifteen community volunteers are from the Hadjer Lamis and Lake Chad provinces. Their deep knowledge of …
One of the biggest barriers to girls' education in Senegal is menstrual hygiene management. One in ten girls drops out of school at the onset of menstruation. This happens because many girls do not have information or access to feminine hygiene …
Forum and UNV share a common purpose, and both organizations recognise the importance of responsible, impactful volunteering in delivering the SDGs. This MoU sets out a new phase in our collaboration with UNV in which we will launch new research and new …
Sanou Ardiouma Brice and Yé Lossi Clementine Noel are UN Volunteers in Burkina Faso. They are Legal Assistants and contribute to the protection of the human rights of prisoners – a fundamental part of social justice. Sanou Ardiouma Brice is 42. He is a …
Jennifer Klem, Ranjit Singh, and Tony Elton Msume have one thing in common. They are online volunteers promoting gender equality and women's empowerment through the power of technology. This is their story and how they virtually make a change for …
Launched on International Women's Day 2023, AWHC phase two will span over the course of two years and recruit young women professionals between 22 and 35 years as UN Volunteer health champions across WHO Country Offices in Africa. This solidifies WHO …
UN Volunteer health professionals have been providing much-needed critical healthcare for UN operations in Yemen in times of crisis. Since 2020, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme has deployed 60 UN Volunteer doctors, nurses and other medical …
Creating a healthy environment starts with a healthy human being. We all have the ability and responsibility to contribute to the safety and cleanliness of our surroundings. Dominic Lomongin Aballa is a national UN Volunteer Water, Sanitation and Hygiene ( …
Mariam Diarra is one of 49 UN Community Volunteer Midwives improving the quality of health services in community health centres in six rural communities of Mali. She serves with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), which supports the efforts of the Ministry of …
Across Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, people gathered to celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2021 with vibrant events and advocacy campaigns. From Ukraine and Kosovo* (as per UN SC 1244) to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey, …
As the volunteer movement continues to grow in Central Asia, celebrations for International Volunteer Day (IVD) are becoming more prominent and festive. In 2021, IVD was celebrated through online, live and hybrid events in the region to recognize the …
In early 2021, a group of dedicated communications specialists joined seven country offices of the World Health Organization (WHO) in different corners of Europe. They all joined their teams through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, as …
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme invites Tanzanian professionals to serve as national UN Volunteers. As part of our talent pool, you can apply for opportunities to contribute to peace and development initiatives in your country. United Nations …
International Volunteer Day (IVD) is an international observance that was mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer-involving organizations and individual volunteers to promote volunteerism, encourage governments …
