In memory of the late Dr. Oknah Kim Lah, an Honorary Life Member of IAVE
Best wishes to the late President Dr. Oknah Kim Lah, Dr. Oknah Kim Lah was a servant leader led by the hand... Read More
Advocating for Volunteering Globally – IAVE’s Participation at the 2021 HLPF
At the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE), we recognize that volunteering is a vital component of a just and sustainable world.... Read More
On the Eve of the U.S. Presidential Election: A Note on the Power of Volunteers to Sustain Democracy
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a site that... Read More
Congratulations to the New IAVE Board Chair, Ruth Lewin
It is with great pleasure and pride that I announce Ruth Lewin as the next Chair of the IAVE Board of Directors. ... Read More
Virtual Ideathon – Volunteering to Build Resilience
In the spirit of making a difference and supporting the vulnerable, we are calling for volunteering organizations and NGOs to enter their... Read More
COVID-19 Response Fund Report
In response to the pandemic, IAVE launched the COVID-19 Response Fund to support volunteer-led preparedness, containment, response and recovery activities. This Fund... Read More
Being an Ally for Racial Justice
Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior’s Beloved Community is a global vision in which all people can share in the wealth of the... Read More
2020 IAVE Corporate Research Project
As the world learns to adapt and adopt changes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented number of volunteers are eagerly waiting to... Read More
Conference Postponed – 26th IAVE World Volunteer Conference
Over the past several months, IAVE and the Emirates Foundation have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and have come to the... Read More
IVD 2019 – A message from the IAVE Executive Director
This past week, we received word concerning the safety and security of two IAVE members who were forced to flee their country... Read More