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Meet VSO youth innovators and climate champions

In the first in a series of blogs about the extraordinary young people in our global youth network who are tackling the climate crisis we meet Hosea Tumwine - an enthusiastic champion of women and girl’s rights in Uganda.
Ineza Domina Kevine playing with other kids at Groupe Scolaire Karengera . Nyamasheke, Rwanda

Levelling the playing field in early learning - 'Let's Learn Through Play'

Here volunteer Anisa Hay from the USA talks about her role on our ‘Let’s Learn Through Play’ programme in Rwanda. The programme is funded by the Lego Foundation and promotes play-based learning as the foundation of early childhood education.

The deaf volunteer struggling for health equality

Around the world, people with disabilities face additional barriers to getting quality healthcare. Niyonsaba Brown, 31, is a young deaf woman volunteering to change this in her native Rwanda.

The value of volunteers

The value of volunteers - the state of the world's volunteerism. Volunteering is a fundamental part of any country’s development journey and when done properly, it can be a powerful tool.

The joy of returning to school

In southwest Kenya, catch-up classes are helping girls who’ve dropped out of school learn and laugh again. Find out more.

The impact of climate change on women and girls

VSO is working to achieve gender equality in the context of climate change and disaster risk reduction. Find out more.

One year on - my life since winning a Volunteer Impact Award

One year on - My life since winning a Volunteer Impact Award

How tech is helping improve learning outcomes: Mike Barnes’ story

How tech is helping improve learning outcomes: Mike Barnes’ story
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.

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