UN Volunteer raises awareness on Act Local to Go GlobalWorld Cities Day celebrated annually on 31 October— is an occasion to raise awareness on global urbanization and urban development sustainably. Sustainable Development Goal 11 specifically aligns with this...
How youth contribute to sustainable solutions in Sri Lanka“The active role played by UN Volunteers in supporting their communities, especially in times of crises, shows how young people can lead and become agents of change. Their involvement is essential if we...
Volunteers leading the way for Sri Lanka’s sustainable green developmentIn celebration of World Environment Day, we share how UN Volunteers and V-force Volunteers contribute towards climate action and recovery in Sri Lanka. Through their assignments with the UN...
Promoting the sustainable use of biodiversity to protect the planetThevuni Halangode is a Project Coordination Assistant (Maritime Ecological Disaster) with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka. As a UN Volunteer serving since July 2021 with the Climate...
UN Volunteers address food insecurity and build resilience against recurrent climate-induced shocksGlobal development efforts will not be successful without the meaningful participation of young people. As we mark International Youth Day 2021, under the theme...
