''My World, The World We Want to see'' is the title of the global survey launched by the United Nations on the occasion of the preparation of the next global development agenda. The objective is to find out what is most…
On the right bank of the Congo River in Kisangani, thirteen women weed and plow a piece of land that you can see from the road. Small rows of all kinds of vegetables have been planted side by side - eggplants, green beans…
A campaign initiated by the National League of Congolese Youth against Conflict (LNJCLC) in North Kivu, kicked off at the Ephatha School (Volcano district, Goma) on Thursday, May 15, 2014. ''Stop communal conflict in the…
On 29 May, we celebrate International Peacekeeping Day and the contributions of UN Volunteers to advance peace in the world. For this occasion, DRC in Focus met, Kevin Gilroy, Chief of Peace and Development Division, UNV, on…
It is at the wheel of a MONUSCO 6x6 truck that Sergio Guerra has been assigned as a UNV Convoy Leader. His volunteer work is not common: travel around Congo and neighboring countries to deliver cargos to all MONUSCO bases…
‘‘If volunteerism was an animal, it would be an ant’’, explains a volunteer. ‘‘The ant has solidarity and team spirit. Ants are united and work together to carry their food and act for the good of their team.’’ This was the…
Three, two, one, GO! So started the first run for solidarity held in Kinshasa on 7th December 2013. What was important on this day was not to be the fastest runner, but to show a sense of solidarity and togetherness and make…
