 2008
Anti-littering Campaign in Luang Prabang
3 September 2008 -
UNVs working at the office of the Governor of Luang Prabang Province participated in an Anti-littering Campaign with the support of the GPAR LP programme, in partnership with the Water Resources and Environment Office, the Lao Women's Union and funds from the United Nations Volunteers. http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/browse/countries/lao-pdr/doc/anti-littering-campaign.html
UN supports flood relief effort and Sekong Development Project
21 August 2008 -
The UN and its partners are supporting the government in coordinating its relief efforts.
In a gesture of solidarity, UN staff members joined the ranks of the Lao volunteers and helped with sandbagging efforts along the Mekong River in Vientiane and at the airport.
20 August 2008 - Government management and service to communities are being improved by the Government Public Administration Reform Project in Xekong province.
The project began in 2007 and will finish in 2011. It is supported by the United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Volunteers and United Nations Capital Development Fund.
UNDP Staff Provide Voluntary Assistance to Flood Victims
19 August 2008 - Lao Pop Star Helps Distribute Emergency Supplies Donated by UNDP Staff Members
2006
Luang Prabang Districts work together to reduce poverty in province
16 June 2006 - Ms. Southida Moungkhounsavat, a 22 year-old graduated in finance, is the youngest volunteer in the group of four. Even though this is her first experience as a fieldworker, she expressed her enthusiasm
UN Volunteers add Colours to Volunteerism
12 June 2006 – “I am really happy and I want to paint again next week” said Noi, 9 year-old artist attending the “Colors of Hope” art workshop.
2005
International Volunteers Day is celebrated with a strong focus on Education, HIV and the Environment
5 December 2005
Festivities continue for the 50th anniversary of UN-Lao cooperation
24 October 2005
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