UN Volunteers Zimbabwe

20/04/2026

2026 is the , and everyone can take part!

💜 Recognise volunteers
💜 Share their stories
💜 Join local events and activities
💜 Help amplify the messages of

Let’s make 2026 a year of recognition and collective action.

17/04/2026

There is no headline when violence doesn’t happen.
No alert when a prison becomes safer.
No image when services actually reach people who would otherwise be cut off.

Yet this is where prevention truly happens.

In high-risk contexts like North West Nigeria and Ituri (DRC), UN Volunteers are working behind the scenes to keep systems functioning when everything is under pressure.

In Nigeria, Patrick Thuranira, UN Volunteer Security Specialist with UNICEF, works to ensure humanitarian teams can safely access communities. He manages risk so that vaccination campaigns, health services, and critical aid can still reach those who need them most.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jessica M’Bazoghe, UN Volunteer Human Rights Officer with UNJHRO, documents human rights violations and supports justice processes, turning field evidence into accountability and action.

“One of the most important parts of this work is to listen and document carefully. What we collect in the field is what allows action to follow.” — Jessica M’Bazoghe

Across both contexts, the mission is the same:
keep access open, keep services running, and hold the line before systems break.

Read more UN Volunteers’ stories at https://unvolunteers.exposure.co/

13/04/2026

The success of IVY 2026 relies on the active engagement and collaboration of all involved –
governments, United Nations entities, civil society, the private sector, academia, as well as media and public figures ready to help spread the word. 🗣️🤝

To make the International Year truly impactful, partners are encouraged to coordinate joint outreach, share best practices and adapt communication efforts to local contexts.

By working together, sharing resources, and amplifying the message of , we can help ensure that inspires action and reaches communities everywhere! 🌍

11/04/2026

Find a cause you care about, whether it is gender equality, education, climate change, health or youth empowerment and offer your time, skills or resources.

You don’t have to do something huge to make an impact.
Here are some small but very meaningful ways you can contribute to development:

1️⃣ Get involved in your local community. Volunteer at schools, clinics, food banks, sports clubs or environmental groups. Small, consistent actions make a lasting impact.

2️⃣ Share your story. Talk about your volunteer experience with friends, family or online to inspire and encourage others to start volunteering.

3️⃣ Support others to participate. Encourage and help people around you, especially those who may face barriers, to get involved in volunteer opportunities.

08/04/2026

Turn your skills into impact with UN Volunteers ✨🌍

No matter where you are from or what your skills are, you can help create meaningful change in your community and beyond. Every contribution matters, and together we can build a sustainable future for all.

Fernanda volunteers from Spain as Digital Content Creator with UN Volunteers Zimbabwe. She is using her skills to amplify digital impact and promote volunteerism worldwide.

07/04/2026

01/04/2026

We talk a lot about "changing the world," but change doesn't happen in a boardroom, it happens on the ground, in our neighborhoods, and through our shared time. Volunteerism is the heartbeat of a resilient society.
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31/03/2026

31/03/2026

23,760,000 seconds
396,000 minutes
6,600 hours
275 days

That’s what’s left of 2026.

Volunteers, use every moment to move the forward.

This is your year, make it count.

31/03/2026

Diversity is a strength, not a threat.
Racism and xenophobia exist in every society. But each of us can take action. , prejudice and discrimination and .
Learn, Speak up and Act 🔗 Diversity is a strength, not a threat.
Racism and xenophobia exist in every society. But each of us can take action. , prejudice and discrimination and .
Learn, Speak up and Act 🔗

Diversity is a strength, not a threat.

Racism and xenophobia exist in every society. But each of us can take action. , prejudice and discrimination and .

Learn, Speak up and Act 🔗 Diversity is a strength, not a threat.

Racism and xenophobia exist in every society. But each of us can take action. , prejudice and discrimination and .

Learn, Speak up and Act 🔗

31/03/2026

Volunteers are the heartbeat of humanity. In every crisis, every community, they stand up: driving change, building resilience, and bringing hope.
2026 is the International . Thanks for helping us build a better future for all.
Learn more ✨ https://www.unv.org/recognition-volunteerism-ivy-2026

Volunteers are the heartbeat of humanity. In every crisis, every community, they stand up: driving change, building resilience, and bringing hope.

2026 is the International . Thanks for helping us build a better future for all.
Learn more ✨ https://www.unv.org/recognition-volunteerism-ivy-2026