Sector develops around the world

A couple of international (English speaking) voluntary sector developments:

From The Malta Independent: Enactment of legislation to strengthen the voluntary sector – “The National Council of Women welcomed the Voluntary Organisations Act, passed by the House of Representatives on 24 September.” This item is rather truncated and doesn’t explain much but it appears that a Commissioner will be established and voluntary work supported.

From Scoop, New Zealand: The New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations and New Zealand Council of Social Services are delighted to see that the Community & Voluntary Sector portfolio has been promoted to Cabinet level (in the government).