The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. The programme works with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. Administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNV has around 6,500 volunteers deployed in the field, with the biggest number deployed in South Sudan. This week, officials

Volunteering for peace and development. Let's do it together! NEW VIDEO | Learn more about the United Nations Volunteers and the power of volunteerism By watching this you will understand how volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working with partner