SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
“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.
30 September 2024
Europe and Central Asia
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SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
Imagine a mother holding her newborn, dreaming of a safe, bright future. Now picture that same mother on a Pacific Island, watching as the rising sea swallows her home. Or in an Indian city, where pollution clouds her child’s future.
Though worlds apart, these places share a common plea to future generations—to leave the world better than we found it.
23 September 2024
Asia and the Pacific
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SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 14: Life below water
Ana Lucia began her assignment with UNDP a little more than a year ago in August 2023. She supported the pipeline development and management of UNDP climate environment programmes such as the Tonga Coastal Resilience Project — centering on the long-term resilience of vulnerable coastal communities.
29 August 2024
Asia and the Pacific
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SDG 1: No poverty, SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Bhone's family was among some 1.9 million people affected by Cyclone Mocha. His house was destroyed. But he stood at the fore supporting recovery efforts as part of UNDP’s rapid response and early recovery initiative.
31 May 2024
Asia and the Pacific
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SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 14: Life below water, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
My name is David Ouma and I am a national UN Volunteer Specialist. I serve as Project Management Assistant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi.
My academic background in Biology and my six-month internship in marine conservation at the Kenyan coast led to this UN Volunteer assignment.
06 February 2023
East and Southern Africa
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SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Then and now, why UN Volunteers?
The UN Volunteers (UNV) programme offers a win-win solution. First, volunteer professionals enrich UN projects with an innovative vibe. Second, whether they move forward in the UN system or not, UN Volunteers gain experience that will help in any new beginning. Dare to challenge yourselves: volunteer. UNDP/UNV is a great place to be.
How did your UN Volunteer journey start?
16 September 2021
Europe and Central Asia
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