Girls in classroom

Watch how you're helping children in Pakistan return to school

Currently, there are an estimated 23 million children in Pakistan unable to attend school, the second highest figure in the world.1

Children are still impacted by the loss of schools after devastating flooding in 2022. VSO donors and supporters have been helping children learn again - find out more about the progress we've made together below.

Hear from the children and teachers who've been able to return to the classroom

Pakistan floods

Be part of the change you want to see.

VSO needs your help to keep children in Pakistan in education. Girls are left behind and facing exclusion from schools now destroyed from recent floods. We match the most marginalised girls with a VSO volunteer. They receive tailored and robust support.

Are you ready to be a changemaker? Your gift today has the power to help change a girl’s future. 

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Sohail struggles to walk
VSO/Ramman

Every school said no

Sohail wanted to go to school like any other child, but he was refused a place. Children shouldn't be denied an education because of their disability.#/

Ella and Joshua smiling hands and laughing
VSO/Eric Nkurunziza

Looking back on the change you made possible in 2025

Education doesn't just change one life. It transforms communities. See how your support and dedication helped create brighter futures for children and adolescents around the world.

Juliet stands in an empty classroom.
VSO/Spanora Media

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?