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UNV Website Survey (2 March)

Job opportunity with PNVSCA (2 March)

Re-advertisement: NUNV Project Coordinator (22 February)

National UNV recruitment (8 February)

Arrival of Alessandro Iellamo, WHO Programme Officer (8 February)

A Second Chance for All

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting animals from abuse and upholding the humane treatment of all animals.

Building Lives With Quality Homes

The founders of Habitat For Humanity International (HFHI), the late Millard Fuller and his wife Linda, believed that everyone needs a place that is conducive for living. This passion has helped establish Habitat as an organization that goes beyond housing; it helps build lives.

Wheeling To Work for Tomorrow, Rex Bernardo

Yep, he's willing... and wheeling to work for development. Rex Bernardo proves that being in a wheelchair cannot hinder one from volunteering; it just makes it more interesting.

"I have to give back. Nagbebenefit ako sa pag-vo-volunteer, privilege ko na ang mag-serve. (I benefit from volunteering; being able to serve is a privilege for me.)" Rex shares.

Going beyond the distance, Armin Prussner (Online Volunteer)

You don't have to be near to make a difference. Armin Prussner proves everyday that being far cannot hinder you from working for a cause.

With a master's degree in Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computing, Armin is part of the growing number of lives who decided to connect to the world via the Online Volunteering; a programme supported by the United Nations Volunteers programme and the government of Ireland, which allows people to share their skills online with development organisations around the world.

Alex's gift to Humanity, Alexandra Madrigal Eduque

When teen Alexandra Madrigal Eduque first stepped on the floor of gravel and cement on a building site four years ago; they thought she wouldn't last. But she did; and at 18, helped hundreds of fellow Filipinos build new homes and ultimately, new lives.

Out-of-school intelligence (Piglas Kabataan)

In the middle of a depressed area shines hope in the hands of youth volunteers. With the Piglas Kabataan (PK), the youth are empowered and encouraged to speak out, know their rights and fight for their rights.

Making a difference, being the change, Emmanuel Bagual (Dynamic Teen Company)

Born on December 16, 1992, Emmanuel grew up in a slum area in Cavite near a dumpsite where he became a scavenger. During his youth he worked to help his parents raise money for day to day survival. Young Emmanuel attended classes during the week, then spent his weekends selling corn from a kariton (pushcart) on the roads of Cavite.