Two friends from across the Kenya/Ethiopia border
VSO/ObscuraMedia

Annual report

The past few years have been marked by significant global challenges, the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle-East, the escalating impacts of the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events have underscored the fragility of our global community. We are all at risk but
some are much more vulnerable than others.

VSO’s purpose is to create a fair world for everyone. This means every person has an equal opportunity to realise their rights to a safe, healthy and purposeful life. Our commitment is to ensure that no-one is left behind.

 

Download the 2023-24 annual report (PDF, 2.5 MB)

Income

Expenditure

Our strategy in numbers*

11,459

11,459 people volunteered with VSO, working with communities in 36 countries.

Our volunteering for development approach

24.8 million

24.8 million people were reached, including nearly 20.6 million indirectly and over 4.2 million directly.

Our work

*Numbers represent impact achieved in the first two years of VSO’s current strategic plan.

All of us at VSO are grateful to all those individuals, institutions and companies who've worked with us over the last year. Together we’ve shown how we can work alongside the most vulnerable to change our world for the better. With your help, we can be confident about fulfilling our plans by working to create a fair world for everyone."

Philip Goodwin
Former Chief Executive Officer

Vanessa outside her home

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Stories from our year

Woman working on farm

From Lake to Land: How Mrs Sokea turned challenges into green growth on Tonlé Sap

For more than 30 years, Mrs Sokea and her family grew vegetables to support themselves. However, she faced many challenges and her crops were often invaded by insects. With VSO's help she's adopted modern climate friendly farming techniques to improve her livelihood.

Community Volunteers on the way to the clinic
VSO/Chosa Mweemba

The impact of climate change on sexual and reproductive health and rights

As communities worldwide grapple with the challenges posed by environmental changes, health systems must adapt to ensure inclusivity, equity, and resilience in healthcare delivery.

Illustration of climate change
Rocio, 19, Bolivia

VSO leads the charge for inclusive climate action at COP29

Watch a powerful film presented by VSO at COP29, where children and youth share their fears and hopes for a sustainable future using the power of art and poetry.

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