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Volunteers key to achieving universal literacy
Although nearly four billion people are now literate in the world, literacy for all – children, youth and adults - is still an unaccomplished goal and an ever-moving target. As many as 114 million children of primary school age are still not enrolled in school. This means one in every five children is deprived of access to even the most basic education. The target for governments and development agencies under the Millennium Development Goal 2 is to ensure that all children everywhere go to primary school by 2015. The target can be achieved, but not without the contribution of volunteers who work at the local level in a myriad of roles to bring education to inaccessible and marginalized communities. On the occasion of the International Literacy Day (8 September), we highlight the role volunteers are playing in the efforts to meet the MDG targets and also the contribution of student volunteers themselves.
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American volunteers worth billions to economy: Study
Washington D.C., USA: A new study released by the Corporation for National and Community Service shows that America’s 65.4 million volunteers donate the economic equivalent of almost US$150 billion in services each year.
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Beijing Olympic organizer expects deluge of volunteer applications
Beijing, China: China launched today the 2008 Beijing Olympics volunteer recruitment campaign, expecting 100,000 volunteers. Would-be volunteers within the Beijing area are encouraged to apply online immediately. Recruitment of volunteers from other areas, including foreigners, will begin next year.
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Viewpoints
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What's the point of gap years?
After 20 popular years, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), a UK-based international volunteer-sending organization, is questioning the gap year’s nature and necessity. VSO claims, among others, that gap years are becoming "outdated and colonial." Mike Pallis of The Guardian reacts on the changing faces of gap years.
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Volunteer Stories
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The making of a not so ordinary hero
Ha Noi, Viet Nam: In a country where more than 100 people are infected with HIV/AIDS every day and where it is still viewed as a “social evil”, it is perhaps surprising that a soft-spoken 26-year-old mother has become one of the most active people fighting for the rights of people living with HIV and AIDS in Viet Nam.
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Make A Difference Day
Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbours helping neighbours. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October.
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Upcoming Events
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CSV's Institute for Advanced Volunteer Management (IAVM) 2006
Do you manage volunteers? Are you responsible for citizen involvement in your organization? Would you like to engage more people and communities in your work? Develop your management and leadership skills? Or make the transition from Volunteer Coordinator to Volunteer Manager? If you are committed to volunteering and to maximising the contribution that your volunteers can make, don't miss the opportunity to participate in CSV's IAVM 2006. It is a unique opportunity to attend a cutting edge three-day training event presented in a relaxed residential setting.
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