What we do

Vision

VSO’s vision is of a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfil their potential. This is a world in which people of all cultures are seen as equal, learn from each other and share a common sense of rights and responsibilities as global citizens.

VSO’s vision and strategic framework are set out in Focus for Change.

Quotes

When I saw Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia with my VSO colleagues, he said, 'Jonathan, we are glad of the 60 volunteers. Now we want 600 - then we can really make things happen’.

Jonathan Dimbleby, Broadcaster And VSO President