Samoa-based international UNV volunteer Willy Morrell has been taking a little time out of his regular UNV activities to help coach learn-to-swim classes at Samoa's new aquatic centre.

WHO research indicates that many drowning deaths in the region could be prevented by promoting water-safety and resuscitation skills. "So for me," Willy concludes, "this is about as simple as it gets in terms of implementing Millennium Development Goal 4 and reducing child mortality."

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Cotonou, Bénin: « Volontaires unis pour bâtir un monde meilleur » fut le thème de la Journée internationale des Volontaires célébrée en 2007 au Bénin. Trente-deux volontaires de différentes associations ont participé à un tournoi de football sur la plage de Fidjrossé, soixante-un ont été donneurs de sang au Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire de Cotonou, d’autres ont repeint l’école maternelle publique de Cadjéhoun. Les cérémonies du 5 décembre ont rendu hommage à ces actions de solidarité qui ont concrétisé l’union des volontaires du Bénin.  Read article

Bukavu, DR Congo: The International Volunteers Day (IVD) celebration activities in Bukavu, were concentrated on attempting to tackle major development needs of some of the global issues on Sanitation, sports, plight of the Orphaned and Abandoned Children, and the symbolic remembrance of our recently fallen/dead colleagues, especially in 2007.  Read article

Volunteers at Dream A Dream strive to create an equal society by empowering children from the lower strata of society, writes L Subramani of the Deccan Herald.  Read article

Arusha, Tanzania: Tear stained cheeks. Melancholy hugs. Joyous but sad songs. All of these are things volunteers experience when they leave Loving Hand for the Disadvantaged and Aged (LOHADA).  Read article