UN Volunteers with WFP on the road to zero hunger
Since 1973, the World Food Programme (WFP) has been partnering with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme to deliver vital food assistance and improve food security worldwide. To date this year, 304 volunteers have been serving with WFP, largely on assignments related to technical co-operation, such as assistance for monitoring and evaluation and community development. Of these, 52 per cent are women.
UN Volunteers serving with WFP make a difference every day. They bring their expertise and experience to the table, while helping the organization work towards its goal of zero hunger.
Protecting the vulnerable, one vaccine at a time
UN Volunteer Lucas Odhiambo serves with the communications team of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Kenya. He supports the delivery of essential services to disadvantaged children and adolescents. Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he has helped facilitate the delivery of vaccines to Kenya. Lucas shares why he is proud of the impact he is making in the lives of children and their families.
Since joining the UNICEF Kenya team in 2018, I have had a chance to provide communication support for several programmes, contributing to my professional and personal growth. Most importantly, I have been able to impact the lives of children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.