06/12/2025
🌍 International Volunteers Day 2025 | Every Contribution Matters
At Health Volunteers, we were proud to co-organize a powerful International Volunteers Day celebration with Yuvanika Foundation in partnership with UNV India, bringing together 1,200+ young volunteers at St Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangaluru | Post-Graduate Centre
The event was inaugurated by Shri U.T. Khader Fareed, Hon’ble Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, who reminded everyone that volunteerism is a driving force for a progressive and compassionate nation.
We were also honored by a special virtual message from Christian Hainzl, UNV Regional Manager (Asia–Pacific), as the world moves toward IYV 2026.
Inspirational leaders — Shri Ivan D’Souza, MLC, Smt. Meenakshi Arya, IAS, Sr Dr M. Venissa, Shri M. Jaikishen Bhat and Shri Raghuveer Souterpete — amplified the call for youth-led service and responsibility.
Our Director, Rishi B., addressed the gathering online on the many ways young people can take actions through Volunteering — both online and offline — and become part of a growing network of changemakers.
We also celebrated exceptional youth volunteer achievers whose dedication is shaping stronger communities.
The UN theme “Every Contribution Matters” resonated deeply throughout the event, reaffirming our mission:
When people come together to serve, real change becomes possible.
Let’s continue building a nation of active, compassionate volunteers.
Wishing you all a Very Happy International Volunteers Day.
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