The UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme builds on the success of the Youth on the Move Fellowship Pilot Programme, which was implemented by UNICEF in partnership with the Migration Youth and Children Platform.
UNICEF UNV Youth on the Move Programme
Iceland deploys its first fully funded UN Volunteer in India
Chinenye Anekwe is a UN Volunteer Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) India Office since August 2024. She is a 2018 fellow of GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GRÓ GEST).
Volunteer Coaching Initiative promotes learning and collaboration across the United Nations
Volunteer Coaching is a mutually beneficial virtual initiative for both UN Volunteers and certified coaches.
For UN Volunteers, it offers personalized guidance and support for both personal and professional development. By participating, volunteers can gain valuable insights, enhance their skills for performance, and build confidence in their roles.
For coaches, it offers practical coaching experience for higher certifications and connects them to a wide range of UN professionals.
UN Volunteers effecting positive change as Africa Women Health Champions
In 2020, World Health Organization African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) and United Nations Volunteers (UNV) launched the Africa Women Health Champions initiative. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa underpins the aim of this initiative where more than 145 young African women from 38 nationalities served as UN Volunteer health champions — these are her reflections.
The Africa Women Health Champions initiative is surely an investment in the African woman and through her, in the health of African people.
So why did I start this initiative?
I have been convinced for years that WHO, like many other organisations, needs far more women in leadership positions.
Online Volunteers act for Youth4Climate
Twenty-two Online Volunteers mentored almost 200 applicants in developing project proposals for Youth4Climate (Y4C) a global initiative co-led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Italy.
“Online Volunteering gave me a sense of connection and hope during challenging times and an opportunity to support important causes like climate action,” shared Anastasia Andreeva. Like many young people volunteering for climate action, Anastasia wanted to do the same. She applied to the call for Online Volunteers to support Y4C.
Making mental health care a priority in crises and emergencies
World Mental Health Day is observed in October. In the lead up to and beyond, the day aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma of mental health worldwide. Okba Doghim and Gulnara Zhakupova reflect on their UN Volunteer assignments and how they make mental health care a priority in crises and emergencies.
Compassion, commitment, impact—these are not just words for Okba Doghim—they describe his motivation to volunteer.
International Translation Day spotlights the vital role of Online Volunteers
Thirteen Online Volunteers collaborated with Commit Global, a non-governmental organization (NGO), and translated documents that helped people overcome language barriers. In the lead-up to International Translation Day, we look at the vital role of Online Volunteering, especially regarding the humanitarian context.
Salome Margvelashvili, an Online Volunteer, inspired by — tech for social good — Commit Global's mission chose to volunteer through UNV's Online Volunteering Service. "Throughout my academic career, I've maintained a strong focus on understanding the complexities of crisis man
Volunteering creates opportunities for small communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Young people play a vital role in driving the development and prosperity of their countries. Read a story of a young volunteer with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina who gave his time and effort to show that small communities matter and that youth is the most important building block in making this happen.
Borko Unković, UN Community Volunteer in Youth Engagement was based in the Municipality of Gacko in southeast Bosnia and Herzegovina.