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UN Volunteers: Distinctive Contributions and Global Impact

UN Volunteers, administered by the UNDP, make unique contributions worldwide in various focus areas such as poverty reduction, democratic governance, and crisis prevention. With a diverse network of partners and a strong presence in over 144 countries, UN Volunteers play a crucial role in advancing the UN's development goals.

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UN Volunteers: Distinctive Contributions and Global Impact

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  1. “ Distinctive Contributions …” UN Volunteers is administered by the United Nations Development Programme

  2. ….Some Basic Information • Established by General Assembly, administered by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) • Focal point for the International Year of Volunteers 2001 • 8,122 UNV volunteers / 8,470 assignments (2005) • 38 per cent in own country • Financial magnitude: US $ 169 million (2005) • 144 countries of assignment (2005) • 168 nationalities (2005) • 80 per cent from developing countries

  3. ….Some Basic Information • 36 per cent women, 64 per cent men • Average age 39 with 5-10 years relevant working experience • Network of partners including • more than 135 UNDP country offices • UN Departments, Agencies, Funds and Programmes • Civil Society Organizations and Networks • many national Co-operating Agencies • Focus Areas: • MDGs and Poverty Reduction • Democratic Governance • Energy and Environment for Sustainable Development • Crisis Prevention and Recovery • HIV/Aids

  4. …… UN Volunteers

  5. ……. Not only UN Volunteers

  6. ….. Universality and South-South From 168 countries working in 144 countries

  7. ……... Strong Growth Volunteers over time( incl 2005 ) Volunteer Assignments and Source of Finance( 2005 ) Financial magnitude and sources of financing( 2005) 8470 US$ 169 million

  8. ……. Not only UN Volunteers

  9. MDG 1 POVERTY MDG 8 PARTNERS MDG 5 MATERNAL HEALTH GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION CAMPAIGN MDG 4 CHILDREN MDG 3 GENDER MDG 6 HIV/AIDS e.o GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO BAN LANDMINES MDG 7 ENVIRONMENT MDG 2 EDUCATION Context and Purpose VOLUNTEERISM / VOLUNTEERS and MDGs

  10. ………. Increased Acknowledgement

  11. …… With More Partners

  12. Integration in Development Planning Global Advocacy Mobilization of Volunteers ….. The V4D Business Model

  13. ….. The V4D Business Model • Distinctive Contributions • (with Capacity Development always at its core): • Access to Services and Service Delivery • Inclusion and Participation • Community mobilization through voluntary action Global Advocacy Integration in Development Planning Mobilization of Volunteers

  14. ….. The Results Framework • Distinctive Contributions • (with Capacity Development always at its core): • Access to Services and Service Delivery • Inclusion and Participation • Community mobilization through voluntary action Five Focus Areas MDGs and Poverty Reduction; Democratic Governance; Energy and Environment for Sustainable Development; Crisis Prevention and Recovery; HIV/Aids Thirty Service Lines Six Key Drivers Building National Capacities; Promoting National Ownership; Forstering an Enabling Environment; Seeking South-South solutions; Promoting Gender Equity; Forging Strategic Partnerships

  15. …… What Others Say “ [UNV’s] approach has generally been low-key and non-threatening, characterized by flexibility, responsiveness and accessibility. Operating with the authority of the UN but the informality and flexibility of an NGO, UNV has become a means for the UN to work in regions and on issues that have not always been within [the UN’s] compass” (Review of UNV’s Involvement in Conflict Resolution and Confidence Building. J. Cohen, Conciliation Resources, London, June 2000) “UNV [has] raised its profile over recent years and equally importantly, [has] established a clearly differentiated and distinctive brand image, especially within the context of other UN agencies. UNV’s core brand attributes []centre on the philosophy, value, people and actions associated with volunteering, both national and international. UNV [has] become more than just a sender and receiver of volunteer manpower, but [is] involved with the whole concept of volunteering and the thought and spirit behind volunteer actions.” (Second follow-up review of UNV collaboration with cooperation organizations. Francesca Taylor, December 2001)

  16. ……. Increasingly Connected Online volunteering (OV) World Volunteer Web

  17. Local development • Bolivia • Popular Markets Egypt Venezuela • Brazil MDG Correo • Honduras Art/24 horas

  18. Communication • UNIFEED • UN News Centre • Websites, www.unv.org/www.wvw.org • Strategic media contacts • 75 offices worldwide • BBC • Publications

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