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State of the World’s Volunteerism Report Universal Values for Global Well-Being Global Launch 5 December 2011 Viet Nam. Outline. Why the report now? What is unique about the report? Why the report matters?. Why the report now?. Why the report now?. Why the report now?.
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State of the World’s Volunteerism Report Universal Values for Global Well-Being Global Launch 5 December 2011 Viet Nam
Outline • Why the report now? • What is unique about the report? • Why the report matters?
Why the report now? Why the report now?
Why the report now? • Renew focus – address misconceptions • Give recognition – underline values • Mark 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10) • Demonstrate relevance for the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Rio+20
What is unique about the findings of the report? Volunteerism: • Leads to sustainable human development • Embodies universal values • Promotes well-being • Has a modern face By being an online volunteer graphic designer through the UNV Online Volunteering service, Luu Thi Ngoc Anh in Viet namis able to combine her love of doing something creative in her free time with her support for Caritas International's work to bring disaster and humanitarian relief to vulnerable communities.
Why the report matters? • Untapped wealth • Participation of millions of people needed to achieve MDG • Force for inclusion • Improving ownership – sustainability to development activities • VolunteeringMatters