Impact

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Our high-impact approach involves bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action, and change lives to make the world a fairer place for all.

From grassroots community groups to government ministries, we work with a vast range of agencies, to achieve carefully devised development plans. We are rigorous in selecting our partner employers, and do our best to ensure that they possess structures within which you can be effective.

Self-assessment

Read our overall programme impact report to find out more about the difference we make to the lives of poor and marginalised men and women across the world.

Help us to help others

VSO isn’t just about volunteering overseas. You can help us build a fairer world much closer to home. Visit our Donate section to find out how you can make a contribution to our work to fight global poverty and disadvantage.

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