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UNV is anticipating several openings in Caraga, Mindanao. If you have extensive experience in the following fields, you're encouraged to register your profile with National UNV Specialist Online Application:
- Gender mainstreaming
- Community development
- Indigenous peoples/communities
To become an NUNV Specialist, you must meet the minimum criteria.
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UNV is administered by UNDP
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Equator Prize 2010 |
The Equator Prize is awarded to recognize and celebrate outstanding community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation of biodiversity. As sustainable community initiatives take root throughout the tropics, they are laying the foundation for a global movement of local successes that are collectively making a significant contribution to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Twenty-five winners will be selected from a field of finalists to receive the Equator Prize 2010 and US$5,000 each. Five of these communities will receive special recognition and an additional US$15,000. In addition to worldwide recognition for their work as well as an opportunity to help shape national and global policy and practice in the field, all nominees for the Prize become part of the Equator Initiative’s global network and are profiled in the Equator Initiative biodiversity best practice database.
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2010
Learn how to join the competition
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VSO Bahaginan and AKAP Pinoy empower the disabled for May 2010
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MANILA, Philippines - The United Nations World Health Organization estimates that one in every 10 Filipinos is living with physical disability. With the upcoming elections, VSO Bahaginan, a development organization that engages volunteers and institutional partners into a wide range of volunteer programs, and AKAP Pinoy, a network of more than 446 disabled people's organizations (DPOs) working to uplift the quality of life of PWDs, have joined forces with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to empower PWD to exercise their right to vote in the May elections through a series of initiatives.
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See also philstar.com
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Earthquake in Haiti |
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Nivah Odwori had been working as a District Coordinator with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. (Photo: Mesham family) |
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| A hotline has been established by the United Nations in New York, USA, for families seeking further information about UN personnel including UNV volunteers. See the number above. |
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UNV saddened to confirm death of UNV volunteer in Haiti
Bonn, Germany: The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is deeply saddened by the death of UNV volunteer Ms. Nivah Odwori, 36, of Kenya who died in the Haiti earthquake. Ms. Odwori was among the UNV volunteers whose details could not be confirmed after the earthquake struck.
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Haiti Earthquake Response
Bonn, Germany: Haiti has suffered a force 7.0 earthquake and a series of aftershocks resulting in widespread damage, including to the United Nations compound. Communications have been interrupted.
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Photos from Haiti (Click to view larger image)
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Kids invited to volunteer and protect Mother Earth
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A group of foreign volunteers based in Baguio organized successful campaigns
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Volunteers from Australia, America, and Korea, in partnership with Child and Family Service Philippines conducted environmental awareness activities to more than 200 children at the Beckel National High School, which was chosen as venue for the Environmental Awareness Education Day of the IVD organizers. The day began with environmental fun and games, provision of three educational modules on solid waste management, making compost, and raising awareness about water pollution.
A Christmas decoration making contest was also held, where the materials used are made from recycled materials. The winning decorations will be displayed at SM City Baguio for one week from December. 14.
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IVD events made possible by generous contributions of:
 
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Online volunteering opens the door to world citizenship |
“I’m a little embarrassed to admit,” Tiffany Shaw-Diaz says, “that I couldn’t find Ghana on a map.”
Few Americans probably could, but Shaw-Diaz did something about it. She not only learned where the small African nation is located (Atlantic coast, right next to Togo, if that helps), but she found an inspired, and inspiring, way to learn more about the place and its people, and then help them live better lives.
And she didn’t stop there.
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Win this shirt by sharing your story!
UNV Philippines welcomes local and international volunteers to tell their stories and experiences.
We will publish the selected stories from volunteers on our website.
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