Bonn, Germany: To mark the International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December, the Bonn-based United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is partnering with AIDS-Hilfe Bonn to organize activities on 1,5 and 8 December highlighting the work of volunteers and their contribution to combating HIV/AIDS.  Read article

Beijing, China: From 5 to 13 December, the Beijing Youth Federation (BYF) together with UNV China is hosting an "International Volunteering Communication Week". The first part of the event will be part of the International Volunteer Day celebration in the country.  Read article

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: A "Volunteer Fair" will be held in Trinidad and Tobago to mark International Volunteer Day, in the capital Port of Spain. The event will bring together several volunteer-involving and non-profit organizations and advocate volunteerism for development in the country.  Read article

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: In Mongolia, several organizations came together to organize IVD events focusing raising awareness on HIV/AIDS, the needs of people with disability and young people. The activities will be held from 22 November until 10 December in various the capital Ulaanbaatar.  Read article

Delhi, India: UNV India will conduct a one-day workshop to facilitate dialogues between the government and representatives of several volunteer organizations in the country, to commemorate International Volunteer Day, 5 December, in the capital Delhi. On the same occasion, UNV India will distribute the paper "Volunteerism in India" to help promote volunterism for development in the country.  Read article

Abuja, Nigeria: Leading volunteer-involving organizations in Nigeria have organized the country's first volunteer summit with the theme "Volunteerism: the Foundation for National Development," to be held on 4-5 December to mark International Volunteer Day.  Read article

Sao Paolo, Brazil: Evento de entrega do Prêmio Exemplo Voluntário 2007 tem atrações especiais nesse ano de 2007 O Dia Internacional do Voluntário a ser comemorado no próximo dia 5 de dezembro, contará com o evento de entrega do Prêmio Exemplo Voluntário, iniciativa que está na sua 4ª edição e que premia 10 voluntários de ong's e 10 voluntários que atuam em escolas públicas.  Read article

In his message for International Volunteer Day 2007, UNV Executive Coordinator Ad de Raad recognized the power of volunteerism in building social capital and cohesion, and its contribution to development. He also took this opportunity to express his appreciation to the millions of volunteers, saying "Regardless at what level they (volunteers) act, internationally, nationally or locally, all belong to an extraordinary group of global citizens who make an essential difference in building a better world for all."   Read article

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon emphasized the critical role of voluntary action in achieving global efforts in his message for International Volunteer Day, 5 December 2007. He states that governments can not halt the effects of global warming or obtain the Millennium Development Goals alone. "We need people everywhere to volunteer for this challenge, and to help communities mitigate the effects of climate change. Voluntary action is also critical to build domestic solutions for sustainable economic growth, and to develop capacities to prepare for and respond to natural disasters."  Read article

In his International Volunteer Day 2007 message, UNDP Administrator Kemal Dervis noted that "volunteerism is one of the most important manifestations of trust and solidarity within and between communities." He also highlighted the value of volunteerism to the economy and its critical role in helping achieve the Millennium Development Goals, "Volunteers are critical partners for development and deserve every support and recognition for their contribution to development efforts around the world."  Read article