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Areas of work

A young boy in a wheelchair listens attentively in class in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia

Inclusive education

Making sure everyone gets the skills they need to live a fulfilled, dignified life.

Over the past five years we have supported almost 3,500,000 children to access the quality education they deserve.

Inclusive education

A doctor treats a newborn baby in a neonatal intensive care unit in Arba Minch, Ethiopia

Healthy communities

Improving health services for all and empowering the most marginalised to exercise their right to quality care.

Over the past five years we have helped over 3,600,000 people access better healthcare.

Healthy communities

Farmer in Ghana

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.

Resilient livelihoods

Where we work

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.

We work with:

  • 500+ local organisations in 23 developing countries
  • government at all levels 
  • funders, academic institutions and advocacy platforms
  • corporate partners 

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