The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is a UN entity with the capacity to rapidly mobilize large numbers of skilled volunteers to support UN partners and governments in responding to emergencies.
UN Volunteers are often at the forefront of humanitarian response, because the skills and expertise they bring to help alleviate the plight of people in desperate situations. Also, their volunteer commitment, local knowledge and neutral status facilitate building bridges between stakeholders in affected communities by promoting mutual trust, enhancing ownership and building capacity.