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08 May 2006
New UK charity to revolutionize youth volunteering by Ben Pindar
London, UK: A major new charity dedicated to revolutionizing youth volunteering was launched today by UK Chancellor Gordon Brown at a ceremony in London, UK. The good cause, which is called "V", has been created to inspire and engage one million new young volunteers ages 16 to 25.  Read article
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Asif Alisiddiqua, a Pakistan Red Crescent Society volunteer, helps villagers load corrugated iron sheets onto a jeep to be driven high up in the mountains of Kaghan Valley. (Photo: Arzu Ozsoy/IFRC)
05 May 2006
Red Cross Red Crescent Day pays tribute to volunteers  
Geneva, Switzerland: On 8 May, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the Movement’s 183 National Societies will celebrate annual World Red Cross Red Crescent Day by paying tribute to the millions of volunteers who provide universal assistance to people in need.   Read article
03 May 2006
Les VNU développent les activités du secteur privé au Ghana 
Ho, Ghana: Trois Volontaires des Nations Unies (VNU) dispensent une formation en techniques des entreprises et crédit financier aux communautés rurales soutenues par le Projet de soutien au développement des entreprises rurales (REDS).   Read article

From: UN Volunteers, Germany
More about: Ghana  Poverty  Private sector
Other languages: in English  
03 May 2006
Volunteers help small-scale businesses in Ghana by Steven Bagshaw
Ho, Ghana: UN Volunteers are making it easier for small rural businesses in Ghana to access urban markets. They are helping with training in entrepreneurship skills, improving product quality and accessing appropriate technologies for increasing production levels.   Read article

From: UN Volunteers, Germany
More about: Ghana  Poverty  Private sector
Other languages: en français  
Chris Myers Asch, shown working with student Oryan Griffin, wants US Congress to establish a civilian leadership university modelled after military service academies. (Courtesy Of Chris Myers Asch via Washington Post)
03 May 2006
Volunteers push for public service academy in US by Christopher Lee
Washington, DC, USA: A group of Teach for America veterans is trying to persuade US Congress to establish and fund a civilian leadership university modelled after the nation's military service academies. The Public Service Academy would emphasize civic engagement and inspire a new generation of public service leaders.  Read article
03 May 2006
New US programme to reward volunteers round the year 
Union Bay, B.C., USA: As Volunteer Appreciation Month draws to a close, Incentive Depot, a performance improvement company specializing in corporate reward and recognition programmes, urges volunteer organizations to recognize personal contribution year round.   Read article

More about: United States  Management
02 May 2006
Volunteering a must for admission to medical schools by Erica Smith
Conquering pre-med requirements, battling stubborn grade-point averages, and trudging through gruelling seven-hour MCATS: This is the typical life of a pre-med student. But another aspect of their busy lives may be just as important: volunteer work. According to medical schools, it’s essential.   Read article
28 April 2006
UNICEF volunteers honored with President's Volunteer Service Awards 
New York, USA: In recognition of National Volunteer Week 2006, 23-29 April, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF is pleased to present the President's Volunteer Service Award to 14 remarkable UNICEF volunteers.  Read article

From: UNICEF
More about: United States  Advocacy
A young boy, who was hurt during the clashes in Kathmandu, Nepal (April 2006), receives first aid from Red Cross doctors and volunteers. (Courtesy: IFRC)
28 April 2006
Red Cross volunteers save lives during Nepal political unrest by Khem Aryal
Kathmandu, Nepal: The volunteers of the Nepal Red Cross Society have helped save many lives by providing emergency medical assistance to over 2,000 people, who were hurt during demonstrations in the Kathmandu Valley. The violent clashes virtually paralysed the capital throughout the month of April, causing food shortages and prompting government-imposed curfews.  Read article
28 April 2006
Tsunami volunteers connect with Katrina peers, in spirit & act by Heather Moyer
Baltimore, USA: Tsunami relief workers from Indonesia who recently toured the Hurricane Katrina damage sites say they are impressed by the spirit of volunteerism in the USA. They hope that the spirit can be created in Indonesia.  Read article

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