UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS
Taking Challenges in their Stride

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is inspired by the conviction that volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development. This is also true in a disaster situation.

Online Volunteerism

A Volunteer without borders

A self-confessed online volunteering "addict", in his work for war-affected populations, Ashok Pillai transcends national borders.

Disaster Risk Management

Community Volunteers instrumental in Bihar flood

The strength of disaster mitigation and management depends on the level of community involvement. UNDP’s Disaster Risk Management (DRM) project has been able to mobilize volunteers through the initiative. This sense of civic engagement has proven an asset during the recent floods in Bihar.

Volunteering to help resettle families

Community volunteer supports the displaced

Twenty-six-year-old Chakradhar Patra from Mayurbhani in Orissa supports people who have been displaced for their villages due to development projects such as dams, new upcoming industries and railways.