Smiling woman
VSO/Lisa Marie David

Annual impact report

Our approach to development provides a sustainable, long-term solution to the complex global problems, that are affecting millions of vulnerable people around the world.

This impact report provides an overview and some examples of what we have achieved during 2023/24. It highlights the amazing impact that we made in a wide range of contexts around the world thanks to supporters like you. 

 

Download the 2023/24 impact report (PDF, 1.93MB)

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Our strategy in numbers

Since VSO started in 1958, we have worked in over 90 countries, deployed over 92,000 volunteers and supported almost 85 million people. Using our current strategy (2022-28), VSO reached 24.8 million people, including over 20.6 million indirectly and nearly 4.2 million directly.

3.6m

Nearly 3.6 million were reached through our education projects.

400,000

Over 400,000 people were reached through our resilient livelihoods programme.

200,000

Almost 200,000 people were reached through our health projects.

Stories from our work

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.

Vanessa outside her home

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Our work

Purnima at a catch up class
Suraj Shakya

Inclusive education

Making sure everyone gets the skills they need to live a fulfilled, dignified life.

We helped almost 3.6 million people to access the quality education they deserve using our current strategy.

Young female farmers in Kenya
VSO/Paul Wambugu

Resilient livelihoods

Ensuring people have the skills needed to support themselves and their families.

Over 400,000 people benefited from our work supporting livelihoods using our current strategy.

Girls at the She Club, a safe space for girls to learn about SRHR
Chosa Mweemba

Adolescent and youth health and wellbeing

Improving health services and empowering people to exercise their right to quality care.

We helped almost 200,000 people access better healthcare using our current strategy.