VSO's areas of work
Inclusive education
Making sure everyone gets the skills they need to live a dignified life.
Over the past five years we have supported almost 3,500,000 children to access the quality education they deserve.
Adolescent and youth health and wellbeing
Improving health services and empowering people to exercise their right to quality care.
Over the past five years we have helped over 3,600,000 people access better healthcare.
Resilient livelihoods
Ensuring people have the skills, opportunities and support needed to live more secure and dignified lives.
Over the past five years we have helped improve access to food and income for 770,000 people.
How VSO works
Volunteering for development
At VSO, we know that people in developing countries have the power, courage and desire to help themselves. That’s why we use a volunteering for development approach that puts the most marginalised people first.
Working in partnerships
At VSO, we believe progress is only possible when we work together. Partnerships lie at the root of all the positive change we create. Together, we work on programme development and delivery, research, fundraising and influencing decision-makers.
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Influencing and Advocacy
We influence policy at national, regional and international levels. We connect decision makers to the experiences of our volunteers, partners and marginalised people.
Our work around the world, amplifying the voices of the poorest, is making change happen.
Research and Evaluations
Evaluating our work is essential. Research plays a critical role in helping us understand and improve our work reducing poverty. We carry out systematic assessments of all projects, programmes and policies.