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UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator Kyoko Yokosuka addressing International Volunteer Day celebrations in Mexico City, Mexico, on 5 December 2022. Speech of UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator in Mexico on the occasion of International Volunteer Day Speeches English Global 5 Dec 2022
International Volunteer Day is celebrated on 5 December annually, as mandated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985, to promote volunteering worldwide. A community rescues itself through volunteering Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 4 Dec 2022
International Volunteer Day is celebrated on 5 December annually, as mandated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985, to promote volunteering worldwide. Volunteers boost trust in global health Blogs English West and Central Africa 4 Dec 2022
A woman in the garden of grapes "Despite my disability, my gender or my background, I know that I am a strong asset to help the world" Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 2 Dec 2022
International Volunteer Day is celebrated on 5 December annually, as mandated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985, to promote volunteering worldwide. Youth volunteer refugees in solidarity with the community Blogs English Arab States 2 Dec 2022
UN Volunteers like Khaled from Lebanon (front centre) and his peers play in vital role in UNICEF's field operations. Boosting the confidence and career development of UN Volunteers serving with UNICEF Partners English Global 1 Dec 2022
Together, Act Now IVD: A time for solidarity through volunteering Press Release English Global 30 Nov 2022
National UN Volunteers in Kazakhstan have produced 40 knowledge products, including case studies, journals, research papers and publications, which can be accessed at the Astana Hub. UN Volunteers strengthen civil service effectiveness through digitalization and innovation in the public sector Results English Europe and the CIS 29 Nov 2022
Nichakarn Kaveevorayan, UN Volunteer Programme Officer at the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand, during the Bangkok Accessibility Journey in 2021. Mainstreaming disability inclusion to promote employment and inclusive workspaces Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 28 Nov 2022
Young Innovator Fellow İlayda Işık advocates for sexual health and reproductive rights for refugees in Türkiye. Meet the Young Innovators supporting sexual health and reproductive rights in 18 countries  Partners English Global 25 Nov 2022
Afro-descendent UN Volunteer Maribeth Cotes i Colombia, together with colleagues. Engaging Afro-descendant UN Volunteers essential to reduce inequalities in Latin America and the Caribbean Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 25 Nov 2022
Nafissatou Seck (left), national UN Volunteer Gender and Gender-based Violence Specialist, presents UNFPA's mandate and flagship initiatives to Senegal's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Me Aissata Tall Sall, during the celebration of United Nations Day on 27 October 2022. Protecting women and girls from violence and abuse in Senegal Results English West and Central Africa 25 Nov 2022
Cristina Comunian (second from right) UN Volunteer Senior Communications Specialist with the United Nations’ Resident Coordinator’s Office in Fiji during a visit to Vanuatu's Victim Support Centre. The launch of the new Centre was supported by the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative Programme. UN Volunteers address gender-based violence and disaster preparedness in Vanuatu Partners English Asia and the Pacific 24 Nov 2022
Refining AI for recruitment and exploring new opportunities Refining artificial intelligence for recruitment of UN Volunteers Results English Global 22 Nov 2022
Marina Feher, a national UN Volunteer with the Blue Dot initiative of UNICEF and UNHCR in Romania, during a field visit. Working with women and youth refugees from Ukraine, Marina is seen here preparing protection products for distribution. UN Volunteers in safe spaces: helping refugee women and youth on the move Partners English Europe and the CIS 21 Nov 2022
Women at a community-based natural reserve at Kholy-Alpha, Senegal – one among FAO’s Great Green Wall projects. UN Community Volunteers address growing agriculture and migration challenges caused by climate change Partners English West and Central Africa 21 Nov 2022
Former UN Volunteer Cristian Rojas Cifuentes served as an Information Analyst with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in Colombia. UN Volunteers embody South-South cooperation on climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean Partners English Latin America and the Caribbean 16 Nov 2022
Nahashon Njuguna (front left), national UN Volunteer Social Protection Officer with UNICEF, conducts programme monitoring in Jomvu Sub-County, Kenya. Promoting inclusive education with UNICEF in Kenya Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 14 Nov 2022
Official launch of the COP27 National Volunteers’ Programme by the Ministry of Social Solidarity (MoSS) with the support of UNV, 7 October 2022. Volunteers leverage youth action for climate at COP27 News English Arab States 10 Nov 2022
Minh Pham (far left), WHO Communications Officer taking photos at the COVID-19 vaccination site in Nan ma commune, Xin Man district, Ha Giang, in December 2021. Reaching the unreached in Viet Nam and Zambia to raise awareness on COVID-19 Results English East and Southern Africa 9 Nov 2022
Doris Tabepuda (centre) serves as national UN Volunteer Research Assistant with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, as part of the UNDP-UNV National Graduate Initiative in the Solomon Islands. UNDP-UNV Graduate Initiative gives young graduates professional experience through volunteering Partners English Asia and the Pacific 7 Nov 2022
Group photo at the final Youth Challenge with the winners and participants. "Being part of the process with youth is a highlight of my life," national UN Youth Volunteer from Nepal recounts Results English Asia and the Pacific 2 Nov 2022
Youth volunteers and their trainers at the end of the three-day workshop Giving Jordanian youth the ownership to achieve Sustainable Development Goals News English Arab States 31 Oct 2022
Kyoreh Yoo (fourth from the left) at the opening of tennis and basketball courts with Child-Friendly Cities Initiative dedicated team at Kokkadicholai, Sri Lanka. UN Volunteer raises awareness on Act Local to Go Global Partners English Asia and the Pacific 30 Oct 2022
From right-left- Suvd Bold, National UN Volunteer Specialist, Humanitarian Affairs officer, stands with Tapan Mishra, UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia, and Naran Otgonbayar, Administrative Assistant calling for an end to child labour (in Mongolian sign language). "Persons with disabilities can do anything!" Partners English Asia and the Pacific 28 Oct 2022
UN Volunteer Nagham Abou Hamdan (right) discusses field monitoring with WFP surveyor UN Volunteers provide food security to the most vulnerable in Lebanon and Gaza Results English Arab States 27 Oct 2022
Milton Mashatise, UN Volunteer Specialist, serves with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), based in Zimbabwe. UN Volunteer with UNCTAD supports information technology for humanitarian relief systems Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 26 Oct 2022
Explore tools such as OSDG or Online Volunteering service, where you can connect with UN entities, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations, and help tackle today’s sustainable development challenges – from any device, anywhere in the world. Online volunteers become part of the global SDG movement through an innovative tool Partners English Europe and the CIS 26 Oct 2022
WHO field visit to Botosani, Romania, together with UNICEF, looking at a possible field as a site for contingency accommodation. In the picture, from left to right: Lucinda Hiam (WHO consultant), Andreea Popescu (WHO National Professional Officer), Florin Buțura (Mayor of Stefanesti), Georgiana Afumateanu (UN Volunteer) and Cathal O’Connor (UNICEF WASH expert). UN Volunteers for Ukraine: delivering services and health care Results English Europe and the CIS 24 Oct 2022
Prabesh Paudyal (far right), UN Volunteer Specialist with UNDP Myanmar, during a consultation with communities for the solar dome dryer in Rakhine State, Pauktaw Township. Using civil engineering skills for community development in Myanmar Results English Asia and the Pacific 21 Oct 2022
Antonio Palma, UN Volunteer with a visual disability, serving as Communications Assistant for the Resident Coordinator's Office in Guatemala. Antonio Palma, UN Volunteer with a disability: I found the way to reach my full potential Volunteer voices English Latin America and the Caribbean 20 Oct 2022
Volunteering to accelerate development concepts and prototype Volunteering to Accelerate Development: Concepts and Prototype Publications English Global 17 Oct 2022
UN Volunteers and Online Volunteers are part of the United Nations system's emergency response to the war in Ukraine, and serve in the country and in neighbouring countries. Do you want to support the response? Volunteer. Volunteers for Ukraine: delivering around the clock, online and onsite Results English Europe and the CIS 17 Oct 2022
UNICEF is supporting the Government of Indonesia to improve the enabling environment for nutrition, and to strengthen systems for the delivery of nutrition services. Promoting public awareness and solutions to address overweight and obesity Partners English Asia and the Pacific 14 Oct 2022
Gopi Kharel (Bhutan), UN Volunteer Communications Specialist with FAO in The Gambia, recording a video of a beneficiary to capture success stories for advocacy and communications. A partnership to ensure food security for vulnerable communities Partners English West and Central Africa 14 Oct 2022
Mercy Ochieng Odhiambo, national UN Volunteer Community Specialist with UN-Habitat, at a dumpsite in Nairobi to meet with waste pickers and hear about their challenges. UN Volunteers with UN-Habitat help communities overcome the waste management crisis in Africa Partners English East and Southern Africa 13 Oct 2022
Karan Narayan (first from right), national UN Volunteer Project Support Officer with UNCDF in Fiji, with fellow PICAP Project Support Officers, after concluding their research mission in Sigatoka town in March. Climate and disaster risk financing helps vulnerable communities in Fiji Partners English Asia and the Pacific 11 Oct 2022
Yibing Zhao, national UN Volunteer Programme Coordination Assistant with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in China. Advocating for youth participation in protecting the environment Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 10 Oct 2022
Kyoko Yokosuka (right), UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator, interacting with the UNMISS Movement Control Section team, who support planning and management of movement, freight and cargo. In South Sudan, UN Volunteers are rebuilding hope and resilience Partners English East and Southern Africa 9 Oct 2022
Former UN Volunteer Danish Murad (left) surveys people affected by the floods in Quetta for the district administration, documenting damage to homes and infrastructure. UNV Emergency Response Offer for UN system partners – floods in Pakistan Publications English Asia and the Pacific 28 Sep 2022
Currently advertised UN Volunteer opportunities Basic Page English Europe and the CIS 26 Sep 2022
Former UN Volunteer Danish Murad (left) surveys people affected by the floods in Quetta for the district administration, documenting damage to homes and infrastructure. Once a UN Volunteer, always a volunteer: Danish Murad on responding to the floods in Pakistan Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 26 Sep 2022
UNV emergency response to the floods in Pakistan Door pages English Asia and the Pacific 26 Sep 2022
UNV Online Volunteering solutions UNV Online Volunteering offer for the UN response in Pakistan Publications English Asia and the Pacific 26 Sep 2022
The UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector Development in Türkiye pursues private-sector partnerships for developing digital skills and the green economy.  Narrowing the digital divide in Türkiye Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 25 Sep 2022
Volunteering for accelerating development, a UNV and UNDP Argentina Accelerator Lab report UNV and UNDP Accelerator Lab team up to develop volunteering prototype for accelerating development Results English Latin America and the Caribbean 23 Sep 2022
UNV launched the SWVR 2022 jointly with the League of Arab States in Cairo, in the presence of H.E. Nivine Kabbag, Minister of Social Solidarity of Egypt (centre). Standing next to her are Christian Hainzl, UNV Regional Manager for the Arab States (right) and Karina Nersesyan, UNFPA Deputy Regional Director for the Arab States (left). Calling on policymakers to work with volunteers in building forward better News English Arab States 21 Sep 2022
UN Volunteer Geraldine Chioma Nzulumike (right), during integrated training with UNMISS and humanitarian partners on the role of authorities and host communities in the protection of civilians in Mayom County, Unity State. Facilitating the protection of civilians and returnees in South Sudan English East and Southern Africa 21 Sep 2022
Charlotte German during an event to promote gender equality in Indonesia. Working towards gender responsiveness and sustainable development targets Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 20 Sep 2022
Tiffany Chan, UN Youth Volunteer with the UNDP Multi-Country Office in Samoa, the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau (second from left), together with the organizing committee of International Volunteer Day 2020 celebrations in Samoa, and representatives from UNV, Australian Volunteers International (AVI), Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO) and Peace Corps. Volunteering for inclusion and human rights development Partners English Asia and the Pacific 20 Sep 2022