Spotlight on...
- Education
- Health
- Secure livelihoods
Mongolia
- Population:
- 2.6 million
- GDP per capita:
- US$2,887
- HDI ranking:
- 112 out of 179 countries
- Life expectancy:
- 66 years
Sponsor a volunteer
Ever felt proud of a VSO volunteer’s bravery, but have not felt ready to take the plunge yourself? Then why not sponsor a volunteer.
Sponsoring a volunteer means that you will get regular contact from a VSO volunteer in the field, and support their work with regular donations
Education
In 2000, 164 countries committed to achieving Education for All by 2015. As access to education is improving, enrolment figures are rising fast, and developing communities now urgently need qualified teachers to deliver quality education.
VSO Information Seminar 6.30pm
11/02/2010
At this event we will explain the application process with VSO, the countries we work in, and also the professionals we are looking to recruit.
Rose of Tralee Visits VSO in Malawi
Rose of Tralee Charmaine Kenny is VSO’s newest ambassador. Charmaine, originally from Athy, but represented London at this year's festival, has a business background, which is an ideal fit for VSO.
Charmaine has just returned from visiting VSO programmes in Malawi in November.
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Sri Lanka 'to undergo people-oriented reform'
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08/02/2010
Ugandans' hunger 'hinders the impact of HIV and AIDS medicines'
People suffering from malnourishment are less likely to be successfully treated for HIV and AIDS treatment than those who are well-fed, it has been discovered.
08/02/2010
Cambodian government urges media to help secure livelihoods
Media organisations should use local performers to promote skills in Cambodia, it has been claimed.
05/02/2010
Pakistan's efforts to curb HIV 'hindered by lack of resources'
The country has inadequate resources to effectively prevent the spread of HIV, it has been claimed.
05/02/2010
More criticism emerges for Uganda's anti-HIV bill
US lawmakers have introduced legislation that condemns Uganda's anti-HIV bill, which suggested the death penalty for those who repeatedly engage in same-sex relationships.
04/02/2010
HIV 'high among teens in Zimbabwe
HIV was found to be responsible for the conditions that caused almost 50 per cent of teenagers in two Zimbabwe hospitals to be admitted, one study has outlined.
03/02/2010
Rural stimulus initiative 'could help to secure livelihoods in China'
A stimulus plan designed to boost activity in rural markets could see Chinese residents benefit from house-building rebates, it has been suggested.
03/02/2010
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