1. Marking the10th Anniversaryof the International Year of Volunteers Ankur Sethi Chair ,Promotions Task Force and Member, National IYV+10 Committee, United Nations Volunteers, Founder & Volunteer, Chitrakaar

2. celebrating IYV+10… “…Volunteerism is a powerful force that engages people in tackling development challenges. That’s why UNV promotes volunteerism throughout the world as a way to contribute to peace and development” From the Vision statement drafted at the consultative stakeholders meeting in October 2009

4. UNV designated as the focal point for the Year’s preparation, implementation and follow-up

5. 123 national committees were created

7. To raise volunteerism on the development agenda

8. To build more sustainable partnerships

9. To strengthen cohesion between COTs and national actors

10. To bring different volunteer involving organisations and volunteer managing entities together on a neutral ground

12. IYV+10 and the Four Objectives Facilitation: ensure volunteer opportunities for diverse people

13. IYV+10 and the Four Objectives Networking: strengthen partnerships, exchange experiences

14. IYV+10 and the Four Objectives Promotion: promote inclusive and represent-ative volunteerism

15. IYV+10 Partners

16. We call upon all leaders in Governments, volunteer involving organizations, civil society, private sector, non-governmental organizations, the United Nations system and from communities to recognize and celebrate the achievements of volunteers by actively engaging in the marking of IYV+10. Volunteer action - inspiring millions of others From the Vision statement drafted at the consultative stakeholders meeting in October 2009

17. For more information and tools: www.worldvolunteerweb.org For more information about Chitrakaar: www.chitrakaar.com Lets connect using Facebook & LinkedIn ankur@ankursethi.com 98110 91144