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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Renew focus – address misconceptions
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Give recognition – underline values
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Mark 10th anniversary of the
International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10)
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Demonstrate relevance for the Millennium
Development Goals (MDG) and Rio+20
What is unique about the report?
What is unique about the findings of the report?
Volunteerism:
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Leads to sustainable human development
Embodies universal values
Promotes well-being
Has a modern face
Why the report matters?
Why the report matters?
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Untapped wealth
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Participation of millions of people needed to
achieve MDG
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Force for inclusion
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Improving ownership – sustainability to
development activities
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Volunteering Matters
PEOPLE
ARE THE WEALTH
OF A
NATION