Poor health creates a vicious cycle of poverty. Those in poverty become too ill to work, and money spent accessing healthcare pushes people further into poverty.
VSO volunteers work with health workers, communities and governments to improve health services and rights for some of the most marginalised and disadvantaged members of society - including women, babies, youth, people with disabilities, and prisoners.
In the middle of the current global health pandemic, VSO remains commited to keeping people safe and well - from reaching vulnerable communities with essential information, to providing vital hygiene kits and supplies and supporting women to seek antenatal care without risking infection.
Our work supporting health
Where we support health initiatives
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Regional Health and AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa . Read more...Ethiopia
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Equipment and skills to reduce newborn deaths . Read more...Lesotho
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Regional Health and AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa . Read more...Malawi
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Promoting human rights and health in prisons. Read more...Regional Health and AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa . Read more...Mozambique
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Promoting human rights and health in prisons. Read more...Regional Health and AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa . Read more...Phoning out of Poverty and AIDS. Read more...Myanmar
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Supporting women's organisations fighting gender-based violenceNepal
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Preventing violence against women in migrant families. Read more...Pakistan
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Strengthening policing to combat gender-based violenceSierra Leone
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Supporting sexual health and rights for women and girlsDoctors for developmentSouth Africa
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Regional Health and AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa . Read more...Tanzania
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Promoting human rights and health in prisons. Read more...Preventing maternal and neonatal deaths in Kigoma regionUganda
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Reducing maternal and newborn deathZambia
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Regional Health and AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa . Read more...Promoting human rights and health in prisons. Read more...Better access to knowledge and services for improved youth sexual and reproductive healthYouth volunteering for improved health. Read more...Zimbabwe
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Promoting human rights and health in prisons. Read more...Youth volunteering for improved healthSupporting women's rights, health and financial independenceRegional Health and AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa . Read more...