IVD 2021 in West and Central Africa: a time for acknowledgement, appreciation and more volunteering
The call to volunteer now for our common future was translated into action in several West and Central Africa countries. Celebrating International Volunteer Day (IVD) under this slogan, UNV field units collaborated with local and international volunteer organizations, government and UN entities. Together, the partners convened events to raise awareness on civic engagement and rally people to join clean-up campaigns, painting activities and more. We look back at some of the IVD celebrations that brought together thousands of people in the region.
International Volunteer Day 2021 called for the recognition of volunteers and volunteerism as powerful and cross-cutting ways of achieving the SDGs and building an inclusive world. A number of UN partner representatives, influencers and national authorities shared via social media their messages of acknowledgement and appreciation for the support of volunteers.