03 June 2011
Editorial: Taking root, bearing fruit by Jingqi Liu
Bonn, Germany: During the past decade, the seeds of volunteerism have germinated and spread.
Without doubt, if volunteerism takes root, it will bear fruit throughout the future of our planet.
World Environment Day, 5 June 2011
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05 February 2010
India turning green by Anoj Chhetri, UNV Programme Officer, New Delhi
New Delhi, India: India, where a billion plus people live with such gaps in socio-economic condition, will make a dent in protecting our planet through voluntary actions of various natures equivalent to millions of dollars in monetary value.
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04 February 2010
Thousands rock to 'Volunteering for our Planet'
Delhi, India: Musician Terra Naomi joined UNV and 3,000 volunteers to celebrate International Volunteer Day on an unprecedented scale.
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03 February 2010
Focus on the Yamuna River
Delhi, India: The Yamuna River caters to the needs of millions of people along its course and beyond. Yet, in Delhi, it is safe to say it has been reduced to nothing more than a glorified drain.
The IVD 2009 celebrations were designed to have a two-fold purpose: to foster the spirit of volunteering, and to put the spotlight on Delhi’s most significant environmental concern.
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03 February 2010
Youth share the volunteer spirit in Mumbai
Mumbai, India: Nearly a thousand youth got involved in voluntary activities around Mumbai, supported by UNV and local NGO SHARE (Society to Heal Aid Restore Educate). Activities ranged from street plays to days in the country.
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