Introduction of RUNVAN

Bonn, Germany: In 1993, a group of 30 Nepalese ex-UN Volunteers formed the Returned United Nations Volunteers Association of Nepal (RUNVAN) as a way to continue volunteering at home.

Today, the association has 200 members and is one of Nepal’s biggest advocates and promoters of volunteerism.

In association of professionals who have served as United Nations Volunteers in many countries and excelled in their respective areas of competence. After completing their assignments, the returned volunteers realized the need of a platform, where they could share their experience and organize themselves to initiate joint endeavors in the development process