In every corner of the world, volunteers are usually the first to respond. They rise to meet challenges such as climate change, conflicts, and social injustices with courage, dedication, and selflessness. To mark this year’s International Volunteer Day (5 December), Toily Kurbanov, the Executive Coordinator of the programme, calls for greater focus on neglected aspects of volunteering. In an op-ed, Kurbanov highlights as a key digital powerhouse for the ±¬ÁÏÍø, working remotely to drive progress in peace, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development.
Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity — as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa. On 18 July every year, we invite you to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in your communities. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change. and join the ActNow x Mandela Day challenge – to limit global warming and take care of our planet.
It is estimated that more than a billion people around the world volunteer their time, skills, and experience to help improve the communities they live in. From providing practical support to vulnerable children and adults, to advising on sophisticated technical and legal issues, volunteers are present at all levels of society. This year’s highlights the power of our collective humanity to drive positive change through volunteerism. Join programme and volunteers around the globe to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism! #TogetherActNow.
Over the last months, as the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged across the world, volunteers have been at the forefront of medical, community and societal responses. On this year's International Volunteer Day (5 December) we thank volunteers, shed light on their needs and highlight their impact despite all the challenges. Showing the impact of volunteers in their communities during this crisis, we will reach to all corners of the globe with the message " Let's make this happen, because #TogetherWeCan 💙
Since October 2019, Lebanon has been witnessing a grim economic crisis that was compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. With living below the poverty line, many families were already struggling to make ends meet. Then the Beirut explosion happened.Dana Houalla, a ±¬ÁÏÍø Volunteer with WFP is among the volunteer humanitarians, who are at the forefront of the response.
As volunteers fill gaps to COVID-19 response, promotes the distinctive strengths of volunteerism that can be applied across COVID-19 preparation, response and recovery.
Volunteerism opens doors and impacts peace and development throughout local communities as well as on a national and global level, according to the chief of ±¬ÁÏÍø System Affairs and New York Office of .