Incomes, alternatives and revival: Life on Cambodia's Great Lake
Fishing was once easy in Cambodia’s Great Lake, Tonle Sap, with abundant fish and little competition. That’s no longer the case, meaning a VSO project to improve incomes was timely – and welcome.
HIV: Not a life sentence
In Zimbabwe, we're supporting prison inmates with HIV to live full and healthy lives after their sentences have been served. Three courageous people living with HIV share their stories and hopes for the future.
The love of teaching - Grace's story
Grace Chigwechokha a teacher at Chiuzimbi Primary School in Malawi explains how her students are overcoming challenging conditions with the help of VSO's Unlocking Talent project.
The award-winning tech that's transforming education
The technology that powers one of VSO's biggest education projects has been awarded a multi-million dollar prize funded by Elon Musk.
Teaching 142 students at a time
Margret Kawanga, a Teacher at Mdzobwe Primary School in Malawi has a difficult task. She teaches over 140 learners at any one time. Education technology is helping her deliver effective lessons.
Educating Karamoja
In northern Uganda, VSO volunteers are bringing communities together to drastically improve education.
Improving sexual and reproductive health services for young people in Lesotho
We've partnered with the Ministry of Health to improve young people's access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, whilst supporting a citizen-led monitoring approach that holds authorities to account.
"I used to feel bad about my low performance" - Pramila's story
13-year-old Pramila used to have to prioritise homework over studying – but with the support of her Big Sister Rama, she’s now thriving at school and dreams of becoming a teacher one day.
Making the dough: Women in Ghana on baking for a better future
Together with Mondelez International, we’re equipping female cocoa farmers with training and support to help them start their own enterprises.