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An Ode to our Volunteers

An ode to our volunteers

2022: The year in review

Celebrating Active Citizenship - 2022 Volunteer Impact Award Winners
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.
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 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.

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