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Story collection: International Volunteer Day

On International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the work of some of the volunteers making a difference in civil protection. International Volunteer Day is about recognising the invaluable contributions volunteers make in support of individuals and communities in all kinds of areas.

Gizem Doğan

Gizem Doğan

Gizem Doğan, a 24-year-old biology student from Istanbul actively volunteers in several non-governmental organisations, such as Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and Türkiye’s Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Aid Association (ULAD).
Oliver Kiedaisch

Oliver Kiedaisch

Interview with Oliver Kiedaisch, volunteer with the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief, or “Technisches Hilfswerk” (THW), and deputy head of the local youth group in the town of Kirchheim unter Teck in Baden-Württemberg.