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Creating lasting change by unlocking the power of people
At VSO we harness the skills and expertise of volunteers to deliver long lasting change. We put people first and empower them to be in the driving seat of their own development. Our volunteers work in collaboration with marginalised communities in every aspect of project design, delivery and evaluation, enabling the world's poorest communities to take charge of their own change.
Areas of work
Inclusive education
Making sure everyone gets the skills they need to live a fulfilled, dignified life.
We helped over 3.2 million people to access the quality education they deserve in 2022-23.
Resilient livelihoods
Ensuring people have the skills and opportunities needed to support themselves and their families.
200,000 people benefited from our work supporting livelihoods in 2022-23.
Adolescent and youth health and wellbeing
Improving health services and empowering people to exercise their right to quality care.
We helped almost 90,000 people access better healthcare in 2022-23.
The Green Perspective Podcast
From food security to renewable energy and green technology, VSO Climate Champions, Fridah Okomo and Cetric Mululu, are here to guide you in navigating the world of green innovation with The Green Perspective Podcast.
Join us as we interview green experts and discuss actionable solutions that help our planet and its people.
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Latest news
Hear stories from volunteers and communities and stay up-to-date with the latest VSO news.
The determined volunteers tackling sexual taboos
Millions of people worldwide experience barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services. Meet two youth volunteers from Kenya who are helping to change this narrative by working with young and marginalised people to promote sexual and reproductive rights..
Introducing the Green Perspective Podcast!
This International Youth Day, we’re excited to introduce you to our brand-new fortnightly podcast, The Green Perspective, where we’ll be delving deeper into the ever-expanding world of sustainability. VSO Youth Climate Champions, Fridah Okomo and Cetric Mululu, are here to guide you in navigating the world of green innovation.
Watch how VSO's Digital Ambassadors are using their skills to support their communities
We asked VSO's Digital Ambassadors to tell us what issues young people face in their community and what skills are required by young people to tackle them. Watch this film featuring our volunteers answering these important questions.
Our impact
In 2022-23, VSO reached 10.9 million people, nearly 7.4 million indirectly and over 3.5 million directly.
Over 3.2 million were reached through our education projects.
Almost 200,000 people were reached through our resilient livelihoods programme.
Almost 90,000 people were reached through our health projects.
Over 87,000 through our wider work on resilience, inclusion and social accountability.
Volunteering with VSO
Make an impact by sharing your skills and experience with some of the most marginalised people in the world. Become a VSO volunteer.
More ways you can support VSO
- Support us with a donation
- Job opportunities at VSO
- Read Kin Magazine
- Partnerships
- Global volunteer network