Extreme weather is causing the salinity of Bangladesh coastal waters to increase, which is destroying agricultural production. VSO volunteers support local women farmers to find sustainable solutions to these problems.

In 2021 a devastating fire broke out in Susan’s Bay slum in Freetown, Sierra Leone, leaving 7,000 people homeless. Read how volunteer Samuel jumped in to action.

As health, education and social welfare services are disrupted, it’s the most vulnerable in society that bear the brunt of the impact. These are challenges VSO is working to address.

We make sure that the experience of volunteers, partners and marginalised people are heard and counted at regional and global levels. 

At VSO, we believe in taking a stand for the good of international aid and development.

Mounting evidence shows food security has dwindled during the pandemic, especially for the most marginalised. Without urgent action, a year of famines looks increasingly likely in 2021.

Supporting farmers, entrepreneurs and small business owners to adapt to the current crisis, and prepare for an uncertain future.

We're rapidly adapting our work to ensure we do all we can to keep people safe and well - both during this crisis, and in the challenging months to come, when we know the impact on routine health services will be felt the hardest.

We're adapting our ongoing education programming to keep children safe and learning - both throughout periods of lockdown, and as they start to return to school.