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Countries across the African continent are already rallying behind the 2026 #VolunteerYear. Here’s what each country is committing to for #IVY2026🧵1/2

Raising awareness ✅ Promoting gender equality ✅ Working with youth & women ✅ Amplifying voices that are too often unheard ✅ And by doing all this, reaching thousands in Burundi. In Burundi, UN Volunteer Chirac makes it all possible!

The air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink. Microplastics are everywhere, and now in our bodies. One thing we know? They don't belong there. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s come together to take action and #BeatPlasticPollution: worldenvironmentday.global

In my final #UNDPEB as Administrator, my parting message to our Board Members, our partners, and all those we serve around the world is that we must not give up on development. My speech: go.undp.org/UeP

📍Location- Namibia🇳🇦 Since childhood, Melissa watched girls turn into mothers too soon. Boys were burdened with expectations with no guidance. She joined @UnicefNamibia through the UNV/@UNICEF Youth Advocates initiative to make a difference. Her story> t.ly/S9aA8

Why is volunteerism important? Prof Barend Erasmus, Dean of @UPnasagric shared his thoughts on volunteerism at the official launch of the Global Volunteering Index today. #universityofpretoria #UnitedNationsVolunteers #globalvolunteeringindex

For years, #volunteers have played important roles in communities. But their contributions have remain unquantified. @UNVolunteers & @UPTuks are launching a unified volunteer measurement framework - Global Volunteer Index (GVI). More info & to join: t.ly/oHLik

For most African communities, #volunteering is a way of life. Desiree Manamela, Chief Director @StatsSA🇿🇦 shares some thoughts.

From construction sites to boardrooms, women #UNVolunteers are leading with purpose. Across East & Southern Africa, they are proving there are no limits to what women can achieve; driving change in science, politics, technology and beyond. Tag a woman who inspires you💙

To #VolunteerLikeAWoman is to take up space in places that weren’t always designed for you! Olivia, a UNV from Nigeria 🇳🇬, on how #volunteerism isn’t just about following instructions but seeing a problem & being bold enough to find a solution. #IWD2025 unv.org/Success-storie…

The International #VolunteerYear 2026 logo is more than just a design, it symbolises action and social justice 👏 A hand ready to drive the #GlobalGoals, with the “V” representing the transformative power of volunteers in creating a more just world 💙 #IVY2026 #SocialJusticeDay

📍2022: A French woman in Kenya mapped shelters for Ukrainians - from her laptop. 📍2023: A global team used AI to boost renewable energy in Africa. 📍Today: A Brazilian remotely assesses health needs in Gaza. #OnlineVolunteers may work behind screens, but they power progress.

🚨 Breaking news: The UNV office is officially in LOGO FRENZY! The debates are intense, the tension is real, and in just ONE WEEK, we will unveil the official logo for the International #VolunteerYear! Which one will it be? The countdown starts now…⏳ #IVY2026

Ubuntu - a common way of life meaning 'humanity to others'. Desiree Manamela, Chief Director @StatsSA 🇿🇦 on why volunteering should be a culture, a way of life & a part of our humanity. #IVD2024

The UN Secretary-General, @antonioguterres highlighted the need for solidarity with landlocked countries like Lesotho, during his meetings with the Prime Minister @MatekaneSam and cabinet ministers, advocating for fair global financing to support their development goals.

To the doers. The visionaries. The changemakers. The ones who play an active role in positively shaping our world. Keep making things happen. Keep #volunteering. #IVD2024

To mark #IVD2024, @UNVolunteers convened across the region to connect & learn. From Rwanda to Kenya to Ethiopia, from Zimbabwe to Southern Africa— they shared experiences and celebrated the spirit of #volunteering. ➡️ t.ly/3Wt2f

Learning never stops. For #IVD2024, @UNVolunteers from 5 countries in Southern Africa - Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa convened to explore topics on career growth and conflict management. We can't wait to share some highlights.

Volunteers transform 🤝 Volunteers inspire 💭 Volunteers uplift lives💙 No matter when, no matter where. #IVD2024

The #GlobalGoals address the world’s biggest challenges - poverty, inequality, climate change, and more 🌍 Which #SDG are you the most passionate about? 💬