State of the World’s

Volunteerism Report

Universal Values for Global Well-being

Launch

8 December 2011

Mongolia

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 report?

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?

Why the report matters?

• Untapped wealth

• Participation of millions of people needed to achieve MDG

• Force for inclusion

• Improving ownership – sustainability to development activities

• Volunteering Matters

PEOPLE ARE THE WEALTH

OF A

NATION