Blogs

Meet Anna Robinson, a British woman who volunteered as a VSO teacher trainer in Nepal in 1985. 30 years on from first arriving on placement, Anna has returned to Nepal. In this blog Anna shared her highlights and learnings from her experience.

International Women's Day, commemorated each year on the 8 March, is a global occasion celebrating the achievements of women. But how much do you know about the state of women and gender equality? Find out by taking our short quiz!

This International Women's Day, join us in celebrating the resilience of women across the globe with some female achievements you might not have heard about.

Driven by his passion to clean up the environment, Kenyan volunteer Lawrence is currently volunteering on a VSO recycling project in Nairobi, where he’s helping to empower waste pickers. Read about his work.

Here we share some of VSO’s iconic imagery over the past year that capture the resilience and determination of the communities and volunteers we support. It’s also an opportunity to pay tribute to some of the people behind the lens who have helped bring their stories to light.

In Nairobi, Kenya, waste pickers are working every day, cleaning up their communities by picking waste and taking it to recycling centres. Women waste pickers, like Vanessa, earn little for their essential work, and face abuse from residents who see their jobs as ‘dirty'.

Kam Jaga is a volunteer Inclusive Education Advisor who's challenging the socio-cultural and political barriers that prevent children in Nepal accessing a fair education. Read about his volunteer journey and the lessons he's learnt along the way.

Peace is the foundation stone on which safe, secure lives are built. But, right now, 28-year-old Galgalo and his family are in danger even in their own home.

After nine incredible years, Dr Philip Goodwin will step down as VSO's Chief Executive this September. In this video he reflects on his time at VSO and the achievements made thanks to supporters like you.

Rice is incredibly important to Filipinos. Not only is it a food staple, but over 32% of the workforce in the country is involved in rice farming. Read the uplifting stories of two women who are members of a rice trading co-operative.

Watch how volunteer "Big Sisters," like Srijana, are helping to ensure children in Nepal have the best start in life by highlighting the importance of education to their parents.

In Nepal, more than one in four women experience gender-based violence. In this blog we share the stories of three women from a VSO project in Nepal, who are helping to end violence against women and girls.