Climate change: a challenge for humanity?

The complexity and debate surrounding climate change is currently on the world stage with the 15th International Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen. With this important event upon us it is paramount to have an overview about global warming, the dramatic consequences of temperature increases and the main causes of this scientific phenomenon.

Winners of the UNV Blog Photo Competition…

Due to the great response from the previous UNV Blog Photo Competition another one was launched to celebrate World AIDS Day, International Human Rights Day and International Volunteer Day. UNV Volunteers were invited to submit photos in the categories of Human rights, Volunteering and HIV and AIDS. Find out who the winners are…

Incredible India

India boasts one of the biggest populations in the world, with its vast land mass, diverse cultures and array of spices it is not difficult to wonder why this country has captivated the imaginations of so many visitors.

From crocodiles to cyclones: Disaster Risk in Mozambique

UNV Volunteer Mairead Heffron takes us on a journey through the file rooms and data scattered around Mozambique all in the name of Disaster Risk Reduction.

Sustainable Land Management: West African Civil Society Commits Itself

Desertification is one of climate change’s biggest threats, this is no more evident than in West Africa where food aid is already part of daily life. West African countries see this threat and they have started to act with sustainability in mind.

Q&A Get to Know the 2009 UNV Volunteers

Get to know one of this year’s UNV Volunteers, from Ethiopia to Vietnam to Kosovo to Burkino Faso.

At first sight: Community photography for development in action

A picture can paint a thousand words, and this can also be said for photography, UNV Volunteer Linda Germanis describes a community photography project that is changing how people express themselves and the development issues that affects them every day in Thailand.

Situation on the ground: Yemen

UNV Volunteer Filip Rames gives a deeper insight into the issue of refugees and illegal immigrants in Yemen.

Q&A Get to know the 2009 UNV Volunteers

Get to know one of this year’s UNV Volunteers, from India to Mozambique to Cambodia to Benin.

Three wishes for International Peace Day

On this year’s International Day of Peace UNV Volunteers make three wishes to make the world a better place for all humankind.