Based in Nairobi , Kenya, this NGO offers volunteer opportunities in community programmes in fields such as HIV /AIDS orphanages and teaching projects.  Visit site

Since its inception KACCAD's goal has been to create awareness and development projects to raise the standard of living of underprivileged people in Wakiso and Mpigi Districts of Uganda. KACCAD is especially committed to empowering orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), women, people from child-headed households, women headed households, people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and those with disabilities.   Visit site

Center for Global Development senior fellow Mead Over thinks there's more that Americans can do overseas. Modelled on the Peace Corps, the Global Health Corps would provide young American doctors and nurses to help strengthen weak health systems.  Visit site

For the first time, Vietnam's history-laden city, Ho Chi Minh will celebrate International Volunteer Day, with the motto: "Develop Viet Nam, Develop Yourself."   Read entry

The Human Chain is a campaign whereby over 500 youth from Johannesburg will hold hands creating a chain for five kilometres around the Johannesburg Civic Center to symbolize youth unity towards 0% new HIV infections by year 2020.  Read entry