Nirmala used to struggle at school as she was told by her parents to prioritise domestic work over education - but after three years on the Sisters for Sisters project, her grades and confidence have hugely improved.

When Durga Bista was 18, she dropped out of school to get married and dedicate her time to household chores. Now, she volunteers as a ‘Big Sister’, supporting vulnerable girls in her home community of Ranighat to stay in school.

VSO’s Impact beyond volunteering study explores how the experience of volunteering creates lasting changes in VSO volunteers themselves, impacting their future behaviour, career choices and influence on others.

The ICS Social Return on Investment Evaluation demonstrates the long-term socio-economic value of youth volunteering.

Ensuring that everyone has access to decent employment and market opportunities.

VSO volunteers and partners reached over 24.8 million people last year.

Where VSO projects are happening across Africa and Asia.

We fight inequality not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change for some of the world’s most marginalized communities.

Our research helps us continuously improve, innovate and shape our development priorities.

Driving volunteer impact to deliver improved health, education and livelihoods outcomes for two million people.