News: Record number of UN Volunteers served in anniversary year
UNV - UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS
About UNV
The United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) is the volunteer arm of the United Nations. It was created by the UN General Assembly in 1970 to serve as an operational partner in development cooperation at the request of UN member states. It reports to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and works through UNDP's country offices around the world.
UNV Mission
Volunteering brings benefits to both society at large and the individual volunteer. It makes important contributions, economically as well as socially. It contributes to more cohesive societies by building trust and reciprocity among citizens.
The United Nations Volunteers is the United Nations organization that supports sustainable human development globally through the promotion of volunteerism and the mobilization of volunteers. It serves the causes of peace and development through enhancing opportunities for participation by all peoples. It is universal, inclusive and embraces volunteer action in all its diversity. It values free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity, which are the foundations of volunteerism
UNV Statistics
There are close to 5,000 qualified and experienced women and men of over 150 nationalities serving each year in developing countries as UN Volunteers. Since 1971, some 30,000 UN Volunteers from some 150 developing and industrialized nations have worked in about 140 countries. Get the latest statistics about serving UN Volunteers.
One of the most famous names in American comedy history, Pee Wee Herman is back and this time he is bringing a whole barrel of laughs with him! The star of the stage, TV and cinema has decided to come back from the dead and give us that sly smile of his one more time. A nationwide tour has been announced by this comic genius and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to see the comic you loved as a kid. Get your The Pee Wee Herman Show Tickets before they are all gone and enjoy a night full of fun and frolics!
The National Finals Rodeo, or simply NFR or just the National Finals, is the nationwide (United States of America) leading championship rodeo event. It is organized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Having Wrangler Jeans its title sponsor, the NFR is a 10-Day event, held annually in the month of December, and is completed in the first full week. The event is also at times referred to as the World Series of Rodeo and the Super Bowl of Rodeo. The Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in Las Vegas, Nevada, is home to this superb and most awaited event. Once again, the tickets to the National Finals Rodeo Tickets are on sale for this year, so hurry up and grab them php soon!
Bela Fleck Flecktones is an Instrumental group mastering in bluegrass, fusion and jazz musical genres. This American group is also known for their dubbed ‘blu-bop’. They have won four Grammy Awards for their albums and performances. The current members of the band include Béla Fleck, Victor Wooten, Future Man and Jeff Coffin. They started off in 1988 and perform around 200 concerts every year. The Fleck tones have released around thirteen albums with Jingle All the way as their latest endeavor. To enjoy a wonderful evening with this orchestra get Bela Fleck Flecktones Tickets now!
The setting seems right this year with the music artists presenting their best stuff to music lovers in live performances. With Carrie Underwood, you can promise the best in country music. She caught the music world’s attention when she won the fourth season of “American Idol”. The artist not only sings and writes songs, but has proven her flair in acting as well. Carrie’s work has been endorsed with platinum status many times and she has won several Grammy Awards. She has achieved the Country Music Association Female Vocalist and Academy of Country Music Awards three times. See the star in a live performance by securing Carrie Underwood Edmonton Tickets!
The songstress that gave us hits like “Just Dance” and “Poker Face” is back to Ra-Ra-Ra-Rock your world! Lady Gaga is back on tour after the mega success of her Monster Ball Tour. She will be performing her burlesque themed show all over the country and this could be your chance to snatch a moment of the magic. Her well choreographed and scripted live shows will take your breath away and her mesmerizing voice will have you going Gaga! Just make sure you get your Lady Gaga Tacoma Dome Tickets and make your way to the Dome on time!
Tom Petty is well known in the Rock n Roll circles as a legend at his trade. Together with his band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the 60 year old rocker has sold over 60 million albums worldwide and has a string of hits attached to his name. The most terrific part of his career is that he still manages to sell out every show he performs at and his hits still receive major radio play. If you are planning to go and see this legend, make sure you get To Cheap Tom Petty for Noblesville Tickets as the fun is doubled when you’re with someone!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you would know the story of Simba and how he overcomes odds to become king of the jungle! The Disney cartoon has been brought to the stage with an award winning production that has mesmerized patrons the world over. The story of the jungle can be seen in all its glory with award winning music and choreography to take you through it. If you or your kids haven’t seen this yet, now is the time to get your Discount Lion King Tickets and enjoy the best family show of the decade!
The very famous BBC television series, known as Walking With Dionsaurs, which has been adapted into a theatrical, is now coming to perform at a place near you! Now is your chance to catch the very famed prehistoric creatures live, right before your eyes! Yes, that is true, the legendary fifteen dinosaurs, showcased in the show, can now be seen in actual, performing on stage exactly in front of you! Don’t miss out on your chance to watch this stunning and a very expensive arena manifestation! Buy your Walking With Dionsaurs Tickets now and experience the roaring and terror of the dinosaurs!
Easy does it! Don’t deny yourself the music world, take a deep dive and hold your breath. Eventually your soul will gather color and your spirits would start soaring high. Inaugurated for public in 2002, the Hobby Center is a theater in Texas, USA which hosts music events. The Center is named William P. Hobby, Jr. who has been a Houston businessman. With this center’s construction, the former Houston Music Hall and Sam Houston Coliseum were no longer put in practice. Sarofim Hall is one of the two theatres at the Hobby Center. It has three tiers, upper gallery, orchestra and mezzanine. Do not let go Sarofim Hall Hobby Center Tickets!
If you are bored with the usual dance performances and groups then give yourself a break! Starting off in Brighton, UK, Stomp is an unconventional dance troupe that makes use of body and common objects to enthrall its audience. The name of the troupe takes its cue from the tribal dance where the body is fully involved in a rhythm with objects and developed from The Yes/No People, a London band. The troupe currently plays in New York as well as London’s West End. Stomp has won several awards including for best choreography, for Unique Theatre Experience and other. You definitely do not want to miss this show so get Stomp Tickets and entertain yourself.
The alternative rock band Phoenix has taken their inspiration from the eclectic 80’s music. The four member band includes Thomas Mars, Deck D’Arcy, Christian Mazzalai and Brancowitz Laurent and has produced some successful studio albums. Phoenix have earned rave reviews from the fans as well as the critics and won their first Grammy for The Best Alternative Music Album for “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix”. The rock-stars are known for giving electrifying live performances that makes the crowd ecstatic. LA will soon be rocking to Phoenix’s tunes so be prepared and get your Phoenix LA Tickets now! Their rock n` roll music always leaves the fans screaming for more.
The top ventriloquist of America is coming for an awesome performance real soon! He’s a multi talented artist who is a stand-up comedian as well. Jeff Dunham is referred to as America’s favorite comedian and is loved by millions of people throughout the world. He has entertained thousands of people through comedy central and has made a very strong fan base by now. He could abuse or even insult himself just for your amusement. He’s a remarkable live performer and has been awarded for that as well. Don’t miss out his show at all! Hurry up and get your Tickets To Jeff Dunham immediately!
Music, like all other art forms has to be pursued with heart’s desire otherwise it fails to create the desired impact on the audience. Earth, Wind & Fire has carved its niche amongst other American R&B bands in USA. Founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1969, Maurice White leads the group that has reaped six Grammy Awards. The group has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band has managed to grab over 90 million albums worldwide thus being mentioned on the list of best-selling music artists. The band changed the sound of black pop. Give in to Earth Wind & Fire Tickets!
Are you craving for a quality theatrical entertainment? Or maybe you’re in for some good laughs? Well, whatever the case may be, Xanadu the Musical, might be what you’re looking for. Based on the Cult Classic movie of the same name, musical premiered on Broadway in 2007 and garnered several awards and honorariums including a Drama Desk Award for Best Book and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. After finishing its original Broadway performance run, several touring productions of the musical kicked off, with the recent one starting off on December 15, 2009. For all the upcoming performances of the musical, we boast our cheap rates for Xanadu Tickets, so benefit while the stock lasts.
Jones Beach is a colloquial name for Jones Beach State Park which is situated on the Jones beach park in the Southern Nassau County. Like ever year, this year also, the venue is bringing some very special events for the sole purpose of entertaining the people of New York and other states of USA. People love to come to Jones Beach because it is the perfect spot to enjoy a good event, a picturesque surrounding with the arena facing the Atlantic Ocean. You can now enjoy the Jones Beach Concert Tickets and buy tickets for your favorite bands here, so don’t waste time and buy the tickets now. |
