Sparking lasting change for everyone
Real change. Led by locals. Powered by Ireland.
Real change starts with people who choose to act. When they choose to stand with people, VSO volunteers spark others into action, to teach, to build skills, to rebuild trust and societies. Because around the world too many people stand alone - excluded from their basic rights, education, or a chance to earn a living. Through their time, skills and lived experience, volunteers spark lasting change, until no-one stands alone.
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Make an impact by sharing your skills and experience with some of the most marginalised people in the world. Become a VSO volunteer.
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Opening doors to safety, education, and a brighter future
For girls in Karamoja, the poorest region in Uganda, being forced into early motherhood is all too common. Many girls are a risk of assault. Nowhere is safe. Will you open the door to safety and an education this Christmas?
An education can't wait
An education is a universal human right, yet refugees like nine-year-old Saad* and 12-year-old Najeeba* are missing out. Having fled the conflict in Afghanistan, they’re now living in Pakistan. Out of school, children are in danger. Every day counts. You can help bring them back into class.
Video: What does peace mean to you?
Watch our video which spotlights the story of Galgalo and his family who are bearing the brunt of conflict and climate change and discover how you're helping them feel no longer powerless.
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VSO Ireland annual report
The past few years have been marked by significant global challenges. We are all at risk but some are much more vulnerable than others. VSO’s purpose is to create a fair world for everyone. Our commitment is to leave no-one behind.
Vision, values and strategy
Our purpose is to create lasting change through volunteering. We bring about change not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to empower people living in the some of the world’s poorest and most overlooked regions.