Volunteer Big Sister Srijana

A brighter future: the volunteer helping girls stay in school

Despite Nepal making significant strides in education, there are many children who are still being left behind, unable to get the schooling they deserve.

However, VSO volunteers, also referred to as "Big Sisters," like Srijana, are helping to ensure children have the best start in life by highlighting the importance of education to parents.

Watch an inspiring video about Srijana's work

Creating inclusive education spaces in Nepal

The SIKAI project ('sikai' meaning 'learning' in Nepali) aims to help 7,200 students to transition to secondary education through increasing parental support for education and improving learning outcomes in schools.

Learn more about the SIKAI project on our international website

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Reflections of 30 years: My time as a teacher trainer in Nepal 1985

Meet Anna Robinson, a British woman who volunteered as a VSO teacher trainer in Nepal in 1985. 30 years on from first arriving on placement, Anna has returned to Nepal. In this blog Anna shared her highlights and learnings from her experience.

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VSO/Lisa Marie David

International Women's Day quiz 2025

International Women's Day, commemorated each year on the 8 March, is a global occasion celebrating the achievements of women. But how much do you know about the state of women and gender equality? Find out by taking our short quiz!

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VSO/Paul Wambugu

Five things women achieved this year that you might not know about

This International Women's Day, join us in celebrating the resilience of women across the globe with some female achievements you might not have heard about.