VSO is the world’s leading independent, international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.
Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, says "VSO is a model part of what we have come to know as civil society."
Ram Singh Ayer
Nepal
Ram Singh Ayer and his wife Parvati live with their sons near to the busy border town of Mahendranagar in Nepal. Ram has to work long hours at his tea and pakora stand as well as borrowing money to ensure his youngest son, Yagya, has the opportunity to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor. Because of VSO’s work to improve the quality of teaching in the area, Yagya’s future opportunities are improved. But not all children are so fortunate, which is why VSO continues to develop its work in Nepal.
Lesley Chapman
Management Adviser - The Gambia
In the Gambia, where 59% of the population live on less than a dollar a day, VSO works alongside local organisations that help disadvantaged people to make a living. Wuli and Sanda Development Agency (WASDA) is one such organisation. It supports women’s agricultural groups by enabling them to grow more crops to sell at the market and take home to feed their families. Once, WASDA was low profile and struggling. Thanks to the commitment of its staff and support from VSO volunteer Lesley Chapman, it is now well respected and thriving.
Volunteer Job of the week
ICT Department Adviser - Ethiopia
An experienced IT professional is needed to support the development of an IT Department at Abi Adi College of Teacher Education. You'll be responsible for establishing an effective network, improve desktop support and train your local colleagues in network development and hardware support.
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National volunteering
VSO provides support for the promotion and development of local and national volunteering. Through this work, VSO aims to promote active citizenship and empower people to understand, affect and own the development of their own communities.
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