Bevan Akinyi

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

🌍Today, our world needs more than just talk to move forward. We need action. We need people.

At #ARFSD12, @lucywndungu, Regional Manager @UNV_ESARO joins other leaders to design a roadmap for unlocking the power of everyone to drive progress in Africa through #volunteerism.

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

As you go to bed, a UN Volunteer is waking up to serve in another part of the world.

This has been the pattern for years.

On 20 April, we hear real stories from former @UNVolunteers, now serving as leaders across the @UN.

🎬 A preview: https://t.co/0KlwWVB9c8

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

Where does your career journey begin – with waiting or with volunteering?

For many @UN leaders, it started with a choice to serve.

On 20 April 2026🗓️, join us for the launch of #JourneysOfInspiration.

Stay tuned for more.

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

How do you say VOLUNTEER in your language? 🌍

Every language carries the same meaning, through:
💙giving time,
💚care,
🤍and hope from the heart.

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

It all started with a choice to serve.

George Conway’s path to leading the @UN in Somalia was directly shaped by his beginnings as a UN Volunteer in Indonesia over 20 years ago.

#JourneysOfInspiration
#OnceAVolunteer

@UNSomalia

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

We can all make a difference from anywhere in the world.

How? By volunteering online.

Start here 》https://t.co/wzEzvKu1RR

[UN Volunteers @UNVolunteers]

“You learn to always come up with solutions.”

In West Africa, where many schools and health centres still lack reliable water access, UN Volunteers install, repair and maintain water systems. See how 👇

https://t.co/xq0kuXxVcv

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

Powerful. Capable. Unstoppable. 💙

UN Volunteers with disabilities help make the @UN more inclusive, accessible and effective.

Explore their stories > https://t.co/24GGU7miCt

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

If you haven’t already, now is the time to check out the 2026 State of the World's Volunteerism Report #SWVR2026💙.

🔵 Why #volunteerism should be measured
🔵 A framework to track volunteer impact
🔵 How volunteering evidence shapes progress

More ➡️https://t.co/d309mmYRUp

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.

For refugee, displaced and migrant youth, doors to opportunities are often locked

The @UNICEF + @UNVolunteers Youth on the Move Programme challenges this reality.

Webinar> https://t.co/8WtyUiiozb
More> https://t.co/duOwcG1Lkr

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

@UNVolunteers @UN @OMSMadagascar @UNDPMauritius @UNFPAMadagascar @USEmbassyMoris @FAOMadagascar @Undpmadagascar @SabineLauberUN @ILOAntananarivo @VnuMadagascar @YouthconnektMdg @ChristowEdward @UNICEFMada When Cyclone Gezani struck Toamasina, eastern Madagascar, UN Volunteers were both survivors and responders.

Keeping services running.
Helping communities recover.

There was no pause between loss and duty.
🔗https://t.co/Dr2oOO9Vk9

[UNV in Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius & Seychelles @UNVIndianOcean]

Volunteers deployed in southern Madagascar face challenges every day.

But with their determination to serve the disadvantaged population, the impossible is gradually becoming possible.

Read their stories below 👇

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

@UNVolunteers @UN @OMSMadagascar @UNDPMauritius @UNFPAMadagascar @USEmbassyMoris @FAOMadagascar @Undpmadagascar @SabineLauberUN @ILOAntananarivo @VnuMadagascar @YouthconnektMdg @ChristowEdward Soalalaina is a UN Volunteer with @UNICEFMada

When a cyclone hit eastern Madagascar last month, she mobilised over 200 young volunteers.

They helped communities respond quickly.
Saving lives. Protecting children & families.

Volunteer action makes such fast support possible.

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

Participation sounds like a big word.

In practice, it means people sitting with those who make decisions and talking about the issues that affect their lives.

Anne Muthoni, UN Volunteer at @UNDPKenya helps make these conversations happen.

Story 👉👉 https://t.co/fA8UfrAnTL

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

The red, white and green colours in the flag of Madagascar 🇲🇬 symbolise the nation's history, traditions and rich biodiversity.

During a town hall with @ToilyKurbanov, UN Volunteers in🇲🇬 shared what it takes to keep showing up every day, even when the work is hard.

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

@UNVolunteers @UN @OMSMadagascar @UNDPMauritius @UNFPAMadagascar @USEmbassyMoris @FAOMadagascar Southern Madagascar is far.
Long roads.
Heavy heat.
Rains do not always come.
Harvests are uncertain.

The @UN works here to make a difference.

UN Volunteers are at the heart of this work.

🧵 A photo story 👇
https://t.co/vdmknp3St8

[UN Volunteers @UNVolunteers]

“I help people understand each other before misunderstanding turns into violence.”

South Sudan is still learning how to live after years of conflict.

@unmissmedia UN Volunteer Matiisetso helps facilitate peaceful dialogue to build community trust. https://t.co/0KwqAVYJVT

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

Starting this week, we bring you stories of UN Volunteers serving across Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros and Seychelles - and how @UNVolunteers is expanding its support to @UN entities working to improve lives across these island nations.

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

In #Kenya🇰🇪, Jane Mwendwa serves with @WFP in Marsabit, a remote, arid region near the Ethiopian border.

She works with mothers to improve child nutrition using simple, locally available foods.

#IWD2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

[UN Volunteers East and Southern Africa @UNV_ESARO]

@WFP @WFP_Kenya @UNVolunteers @WFPChief @WFP_Media @WFP_SouthSudan @WFPInnovation @unmissmedia @UNPeacebuilding @UNPeacekeeping @UN_SDG @UNDPPA @UN_SouthSudan In #Madagascar 🇲🇬, Njaratiana Doris serves as a UN Volunteer with @UNICEFMada.

She works with #women’s organizations to keep children safe & advance their rights.

Njaratiana helped plan this year's International Women’s Day event in 🇲🇬 and shares an important message.

#IWD2026