Philip in Sierra Leone

A farewell message from CEO Philip Goodwin

After nine years, Dr Philip Goodwin is to step down as VSO's Chief Executive this month. As CEO, Philip has made an impactful contribution to VSO's development and role in supporting some of the world's most marginalised communities.

This, of course, couldn’t have been achieved without the incredible generosity and compassion of supporters like you. As a goodbye, Phillip has recorded a special message of thanks for you.

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Haway with her daugther Fatima* and community volunteer Siad working to build peace IPDHE project on the Kenya Ethiopia border
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