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We can be proud of our UN Volunteers serving in peacekeeping in DRC

On 29 May, we celebrate International Peacekeeping Day and the contributions of UN Volunteers to advance peace in the world. For this occasion, DRC in Focus met, Kevin Gilroy, Chief of Peace and Development Division, UNV, on the eve of his departure from UNV in May of 2014.

29 May 2014

DRC in Focus issue 16 - Behind the scene at MONUSCO

20 May 2014

Strenghtening local volunteers’ capacities to promote volunteerism

‘‘If volunteerism was an animal, it would be an ant’’, explains a volunteer. ‘‘The ant has solidarity and team spirit. Ants are united and work together to carry their food and act for the good of their team.’’

21 Feb 2014

Run for solidarity: Break barriers, open doors!

Three, two, one, GO! So started the first run for solidarity held in Kinshasa on 7th December 2013. What was important on this day was not to be the fastest runner, but to show a sense of solidarity and togetherness and make a pledge for an inclusive society.

21 Feb 2014

DRC in Focus - IVD edition: The Power of Voluntary Action

03 Feb 2014

Participate to the race for solidarity 7 December 2013

The United Nations Volunteers, in partnership with the National Secretariat of the Volunteering and the Subcluster Handicap, organizes a race for solidarity in Kinsasha on December 7, on the occasion of International Volunteer Day.

16 Nov 2013