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Community members from villages in Assamo, Dikhil region, participate in a focus group conducted by Diana Ranja, UN Volunteer. This session was held in May 2024 to identify the community's needs for building the capacity of young girls. Supporting a brighter future for Djibouti's youth Results English Arab States 24 Dec 2024
Titta Maja-Luoto, UN Volunteer (seated in the second row, fourth from left) during her assignment with UNDP Nepal in 1988. Finland and UNV mark 50 years—1974 to 2024 Partners English Europe and the CIS 23 Dec 2024
Marwa Ben Amor is from Tunisia and was part of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2024. Carrying the heartbeat of creativity, possibility, and purpose in Tunisia Blogs English East and Southern Africa 13 Dec 2024
Atsushi Murata (left) meets Toily Kurbanov, Executive Coordinator, UNV in Tokyo in October. Atsushi is the first Japanese UN Volunteer over the age of 60 deployed in Djibouti with UNDP. He started his volunteer assignment in December 2024. "It's a start to a career I never imagined" Partners English West and Central Africa 11 Dec 2024
UN Volunteers Laure Anne Storne (fully funded by France) with UNRCO and Mihail Platinda with UNICEF support the rights of Roma in the Republic of Moldova. Changing social behaviours for the rights of Roma Results English Europe and the CIS 10 Dec 2024
Herculan Muntasomo (left) UN Volunteer with UNDP guides Constant Mutamba (center) Minister of Justice during an official visit to the construction site of the Kalemie Courthouse. It's more than a courthouse, it's justice within reach Blogs English West and Central Africa 9 Dec 2024
The Executive Coordinator of United Nations Volunteers, Toily Kurbanov marks International Volunteer Day with local volunteers in Bhutan on 5 December. UNV Executive Coordinator's statement on IVD 2024 Speeches English Global 5 Dec 2024
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres with volunteers at COP 16 held in Cali, Colombia in November 2024. United Nations Secretary-General's statement on IVD 2024 Speeches English Global 5 Dec 2024
IVY 2026 offers an opportunity to celebrate volunteers and their contributions on a global stage.  Logo Competition for International Volunteer Year 2026 now open News English Global 5 Dec 2024
Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations poses with UN Volunteers and UNV staff in Bonn during his last visit to UN Campus as UNSG in March 2016. Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General's statement on IVD 2024 Speeches English Global 4 Dec 2024
Nazma Ara Begum Poppy works at her desk at the UN Women Bangladesh office in Dhaka Through my view—a story from Bangladesh Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 3 Dec 2024
Ahmed Abdillah (front) UN Volunteer Electoral Advisor receives election material for the census in Bria in November. Supporting transparent and inclusive elections in the Central African Republic Partners English West and Central Africa 2 Dec 2024
Manuel Adriano volunteered at the African Union Commission. He delivered a motivational talk as a youth participant at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2024 in Kigali. Embodying the spirit of Ubuntu in Angola Blogs English East and Southern Africa 2 Dec 2024
Online Volunteers are becoming a digital powerhouse of the United Nations. Blind spots in plain sight: the unsung heroes of online volunteering Blogs English Global 28 Nov 2024
Safet Kubat provided his support to UNESCO in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the role of Youth Champion to reduce the negative effects of digital violence and hate speech and raise awareness. Volunteering knows no bounds, it unites us Blogs English Europe and the CIS 27 Nov 2024
Mawouli Aimée Van-Lare, UN Volunteer Community Health Specialist conducts a follow-up health visit in the village of Youak in the Savanes Region of Togo. Supporting children's health in Benin and Togo Results English West and Central Africa 25 Nov 2024
Sama Mildred is from Cameroon. She is a filmmaker and was part of the YouthConnect African Summit in Kigali in November 2024. Challenging the stereotypes through filmmaking in Cameroon Blogs English East and Southern Africa 25 Nov 2024
Volunteering builds inroads and supports communities. In this photo, UN Volunteers interview community members to assess their basic health services in rural parts of Rwanda. UNV partners with academia for State of the World's Volunteerism Report 2026 News English Global 25 Nov 2024
The 54 Faces of Africa magazine showcases over 1,000 stories from the African continent. What does it mean to be African? Showcasing 54 Faces of Africa News English East and Southern Africa 22 Nov 2024
Charles Baraka Nterany is from Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was a youth participant at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2024 in Kigali. Shaping a future where no one goes hungry Blogs English East and Southern Africa 22 Nov 2024
Kátia Bampoky (left) UN Volunteer Inclusive Health Care Officer with UNICEF during a training session for health workers in Bafatá. Supporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde Partners English West and Central Africa 21 Nov 2024
Ousmane Hamed Doukoure is a teacher from Mauritania. He was part of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2024 in Kigali as a youth participant. Breaking down barriers through education in Mauritania Blogs English East and Southern Africa 20 Nov 2024
Priyanka Mais (left) UN Volunteer at an event centered on evidence-based decision and policy making in Jamaica. Passion to purpose through volunteering in Jamaica Volunteer voices English Latin America and the Caribbean 19 Nov 2024
ipuo Mokhesi is from Lesotho and was part of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2024. Changing the narrative through sexual and reproductive health in Lesotho Blogs English East and Southern Africa 18 Nov 2024
International Volunteer Day is celebrated annually on 5 December. International Volunteer Day 2024 Campaigns English Global 15 Nov 2024
International Volunteer Day is an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. It is celebrated annually on 5 December. International Volunteer Day 2024 News English Global 15 Nov 2024
Throughout his volunteering journey in Congo, Augustin Munyabugingo witnessed firsthand the role UN Volunteers play in helping UNHCR fulfill its mandate. From Rwanda to Congo to Hungary—my passion to volunteer Blogs English Europe and the CIS 12 Nov 2024
Dalida Uguyeneza (right) with Mukamusoni, a local elder in Muduha village in the Northern Province of Rwanda. This photo was taken during Dalida's volunteering as a mindset change facilitator to help rural communities. Carrying the spirit of Africa through Bantu Blogs English East and Southern Africa 6 Nov 2024
Chinenye Anekwe, UN Volunteer Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist serves with UNESCO in New Delhi. Her volunteer assignment is fully funded by the Government of Iceland through the GRÓ International Centre for Capacity Development, Sustainability and Societal Change. Iceland deploys its first fully funded UN Volunteer in India News English Asia and the Pacific 31 Oct 2024
The UN Volunteer Conditions of Service Basic Page English Global 30 Oct 2024
Chehrazad Krari (left) UN Volunteer Information Analyst with the Joint Mission Analysis Centre (JMAC) of MONUSCO during a mapping of armed groups in South Kivu. Mapping armed groups for peace in Democratic Republic of the Congo Partners English West and Central Africa 30 Oct 2024
Yi Nam Xu is a UN Volunteer Knowledge Management Assistant with UN-Habitat in Lao People's Democratic Republic. Putting data-driven solutions at the center of sustainable cities Partners English Asia and the Pacific 30 Oct 2024
Okba Doghim (right) UN Volunteer Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-based Violence (GBV) Integration Specialist with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) team in Türkiye. Making mental health care a priority in crises and emergencies Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 25 Oct 2024
Fully Funded UN Volunteers deployed in Bangladesh in partnership with UNV, CYVA, and CICETE. From China to Bangladesh—a story of energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas Partners English Asia and the Pacific 25 Oct 2024
Minkyung Cho, fully funded UN Volunteer Associate Officer during an interview with local NGOs on voluntary return to rural areas. Volunteering bridges gaps for migrants in Mongolia Partners English Asia and the Pacific 25 Oct 2024
UN Community Volunteers support various projects and initiatives to make sure communities prosper. In this photo, Romel Chakma, a Community Mobilization Facilitator with UNDP analyzes the gender gap among beneficiaries for the Local Government Initiatives on Climate Change Project in Bangladesh. The SG's Report 'Volunteering for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development' is live News English Global 22 Oct 2024
Workers off-loading relief supplies from a truck for distribution. UN Volunteers provide food security in Lebanon Results English Arab States 16 Oct 2024
WFP official and a chef teaching children about healthy food choices. UN Volunteers lead nutritional resilience in Tunisia Volunteer voices English Arab States 15 Oct 2024
Kory Anne Barras Tapia, UN Volunteer Environmental and Social Analyst with the World Bank in Quito. Volunteering for environmental sustainability in Ecuador Blogs English Latin America and the Caribbean 9 Oct 2024
Shuhei Nishiyama (left) UN Volunteer Associate Protection Officer with UNHCR at Nakivale refugee settlement supported young people in activities on Youth Talent Day. Using sport as a means to include young refugees in Uganda Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 8 Oct 2024
Luis Fredy Díaz Sánchez (second from left) UN Volunteer Law Enforcement Expert with UNODC conducts training for law enforcement officers in Liberia. Supporting peace and stability in Liberia and Nigeria Volunteer voices English West and Central Africa 7 Oct 2024
UNV participates in the Rally of Volunteers under the auspices of the CICA Youth Council. The event brings together 19 international delegations to exchange ideas and best practices in volunteerism across the region.  UNV highlights volunteerism progress at CICA Youth Council Rally in Kazakhstan Press Release English Europe and the CIS 1 Oct 2024
Online Volunteers mentored almost 200 applicants in developing project proposals for Youth4Climate. Online Volunteers act for Youth4Climate Results English Europe and the CIS 30 Sep 2024
Local Volunteers distributed health guidelines during Arba’in pilgrimage in Karbala while Online Volunteers added to widespread outreach through social media platforms. Online Volunteers widen health and climate awareness in Karbala Results English Arab States 24 Sep 2024
Salome Margvelashvili, Online Volunteer supported Commit Global through the translation of information material from English to Georgian language. International Translation Day spotlights the vital role of Online Volunteers Results English Europe and the CIS 24 Sep 2024
Dorice Mkiva, UN Volunteer Knowledge Management Officer with UNICEF meets Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the UN at the Summit of the Future in New York on 21 September. On not giving up and keeping your voice raised Blogs English East and Southern Africa 23 Sep 2024
Shriya Sundaram, UN Volunteer Partnerships Coordinator with UNCDF Fiji spoke at the Summit of the Future in New York on 20 September. "We don’t need a hero, we need all of us, standing together" Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 23 Sep 2024
Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16) will be held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21st to November 1st, 2024. COP 16 and the spirit of volunteering in Colombia News English Latin America and the Caribbean 23 Sep 2024
Nuwan Uddika Liyanage (left) UN Volunteer Human Rights Officer with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan attends a training session with community members in Malakal, South Sudan. Beyond bullets and ballots to peace Results English East and Southern Africa 20 Sep 2024
Fabio Arditi (right) is a UN Volunteer Staff Counsellor with UNMISS. In this photo, he leads a wellness training with community members in Wau, South Sudan. Troubleshooting to peace in South Sudan Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 20 Sep 2024