What is UNVs mission?
Volunteering brings benefits to both society at large and the individual volunteer. It makes important contributions, economically as well as socially. It contributes to more cohesive societies by building trust and reciprocity among citizens. The United Nations Volunteers is the United Nations organization that supports sustainable human development globally through the promotion of volunteerism, including the mobilization of volunteers. It serves the causes of peace and development through enhancing opportunities for participation by all peoples. It is universal, inclusive and embraces volunteer action in all its diversity. It values free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity, which are the foundations of volunteerism. UNMIL-UNV Programme Today The UNMIL-UNV Programme began to be operational in October 2003. Since then, seven hundred and forty seven (747) have provided support to the mission in Liberia. There are currently two hundred and forty four (244 UN-Volunteers serving w