1. State of the World’s Volunteerism Report Universal Values for Global Well-being Global Launch 5 December 2011 Nepal

2. Outline Why the report now? What is unique about the report? Why the report matters?

3. Why the report now?

4. Renew focus – address misconceptions Give recognition – underline values Mark 10 th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10) Demonstrate relevance for the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Rio+20

5. What is unique about the report?

6. 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

7. Why the report matters?

8. Untapped wealth Participation of millions of people needed to achieve MDG Force for inclusion Improving ownership – sustainability to development activities Volunteering Matters

9. PEOPLE ARE THE WEALTH OF A NATION