The value of volunteering in pursuit for peace
Rhea Mahanta (India) serves with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as a UN Volunteer Civil Affairs Officer. On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, Rhea shares with us some reflections on her work in pursuit of peace in South Sudan in the below interview.
What does volunteering mean to you?
Volunteering stems from respect and reverence for life itself. Our quality of life is contingent upon the kind of society we create and promote, and volunteerism is that vital link between the individual and society. Compassion and empathy are the fundamental basis for these links because they break boundaries between self and others.