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20 December 2012
 UN Resolution 67/138: Integrating volunteering in the next decade 
New York, USA: The UN General Assembly adopted the Resolution on "Integrating Volunteering in the Next Decade", which was co-facilitated by Brazil and Japan.    Read article
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More about: Advocacy  Infrastructure  MDGs: General  Management  Policy  Poverty  Volunteering for Development
20 February 2012
 IYV+10 - the General Assembly Resolution 
New York, USA: On 5 December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/66/67 on marking the tenth anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers.  Read article
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More about: Advocacy  Infrastructure  MDGs: General  Management  Peacekeeping  Policy  Poverty  Volunteering for Development
11 August 2011
 UN DPI/NGO Conference Draft Declaration 
Bonn, Germany: The Co-Chairs of the Group of Experts of the Planning Committee of the 64th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference have issued a Zero Draft version of the NGO Declaration that will be submitted for adoption by consensus by NGO delegates at the close of the 64th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference in Bonn. The Zero Draft version is now available here, as well as on the Conference website for NGO review and comment.  Read article
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More about: Advocacy  Volunteering for Development
23 February 2011
 Global voices shared as volunteering entities convene 
“One change I’d like to see is to ensure that volunteering is understood,” said Patrick Karangwa, Executive Director of Parlament Des Jeunes Rwandais (Parliament of Young Rwandans). “People must see that they are contributing to social and economic status on the ground.” (P. Sen/UNV)
Bonn, Germany: The global volunteer community have joined hands for a “north-south-east-west” sharing of experiences.  Read article
More about: Germany  Advocacy  Infrastructure
18 February 2011
 Steps towards World Volunteer Coalition begin in Bonn 
Bonn, Germany: Delegates from five continents will congregate in Bonn this month to prepare the ground for a world coalition of voluntary organizations.  Read article
More about: Germany  MDG 8

 

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NGOs gather in Bonn for sustainability summit 
From the Red Cross to Fairtrade, NGOs are meeting with UN bodies in Bonn this weekend to discuss ways of making societies more sustainable. It's a message that's been falling flat, but NGOs say time is running out.  Visit site
Gawad Kalinga 
Gawad Kalinga, which literally means “give care”, is a non-profit organization that builds houses for poor communities and helps rehabilitate the lives of people in need. The organization is dedicated to eradicating poverty and rehabilitating the lives of people from slum areas in the Philippines and other developing countries.  Visit site
Volunteer for Community Development (VFCD) 
Volunteer for Community Development and Environment Education (VFCD) is a non-government, non-profit organization in Vietnam with a mission to build global community events through local environmental and community services. VFCD provides opportunities that make a difference to the lives of people from all parts of the world.  Visit site
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