EfL student Elizabeth smiling
Paul Wambugu

Thank you from Kenya!

Thanks to your donation, more vulnerable girls like Elizabeth are safe and learning. Watch the story of one extraordinary girl who is now working towards a brighter, safer future for herself and her child.

Elizabeth shares her extraordinary story of resilience and of how VSO has helped her stay safe and learning.

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YEEP members supporting in harvesting the vegetables for sale.
Paul Wambugu

Kenya

We've been working in Kenya since 1959, building healthy communities, strengthening inclusive education systems, and supporting people to develop sustainable and resilient livelihoods.

Girl in Nepal listening to radio lessons during COVID-19 lockdown
©VSO/P Mathema

Back to school: Closing the education gap for generation COVID

Schools around the world have begun to reopen, but the attainment gap for children will be wider than ever. VSO’s Lead Education Adviser Purna Shrestha outlines how to close it.

A young girl sits outside with her mother and father, who are both wearing face masks, using a tablet to learn
VSO/Craig Mawanga

COVID-19 response: Inclusive education

We're adapting our ongoing education programming to keep children safe and learning - both throughout periods of lockdown, and as they start to return to school.