Blogs

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.

Watch how thanks to supporters like you, children affected by the 2022 Pakistan floods have been able to return to the classroom.

This International Women's Day, join us in celebrating five female achievements from VSO and beyond, that you might not have heard about... 

Two women in the Philippines have forged an unlikely friendship, despite their religious differences, fostering unity in a once-divided community.

As we move into 2024, let’s take the time to reflect on the last 12 months.

Meet 14 year old Mphatso who dropped out of school without the ability to read or write. He was sat in class with 200 other students unable to learn, so what was the point of attending school? Educational tablets are now giving Mphasto the education he deserves.