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State of the World’s Volunteerism Report Universal Values for Global Well-being Global Launch 5 December 2011 Nepal. Outline. Why the report now? What is unique about the report? Why the report matters? . Why the report now?. Why the report now?.
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State of the World’s Volunteerism Report Universal Values forGlobal Well-being Global Launch 5 December 2011 Nepal
Outline • Why the report now? • What is unique about the report? • Why the report matters?
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
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