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Consolata’s family couldn’t afford school fees so she left school at 15. Now 18, Consolata is a young widow with one child and attends a catch-up centre in Migori, southwest Kenya.

Never too late to learn

A VSO project is proving it's never too late to learn. Consolata shares her story.

Climate change in Cambodia in 7 photos

Climate change and overfishing in Cambodia in 7 photos

Rebuilding after fire in Sierra Leone

VSO volunteer are helping communities rebuild after fire in Sierra Leone's Susan's Bay slum.
Vivian, a VSO Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship project participant in Kenya.

Helping mums tackle hunger

For Vivian, the Covid-19 pandemic was a frightening time. Affording three meals a day for herself and her children was hard with no income. Thanks to VSO supporters, Vivian was provided a lifeline, with a new small business grant.

The Power of Regrowth

The power of regrowth. An inspiring story of turning the tide against against climate change in coastal community in the Philippines. 
Taslima-and-son-Yeasor

Global webinar

Global webinar - Keeping Rohingya children learning in Bangladesh

Helping girls learn

Teachers like Christine are providing girls left behind with an education for life.

Bringing laughter and learning to refugee camps

How video calling is changing lives in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh. Volunteers from Bangladesh, Myanmar and Wales are working together to create fun, play and learning.
Monir, 5, participating in learning at an ECCE centre. 31 were supported by VSO, in Camp 15 situated at Jamtoli of Ukhiya.

Helping Rohingya children play, learn and heal

We look at the tremendous impact our Education in Emergencies programme has made for thousands of Rohingya people in Bangladesh,

The shadow pandemics

From gender-based violence, to malnutrition, to mental health – there are many invisible pandemics that are hurting the world’s poorest people.

Why volunteering will be the best thing you ever do

5 reasons why volunteering just might be the best thing you ever do

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