Known in the music industry as Larry Dwayne, Lawrence Ochieng is a Kenyan volunteer, hip-hop artist, and activist who uses his platform to raise awareness about climate change and to advocate for better environmental protection.
To celebrate the annual VSO Volunteer Impact Awards 2024, Lawrence has wrote an original song to celebrate the work of volunteers everywhere in creating a fairer world for everyone.
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Ensuring the unsung heroes of waste aren't left behind
Driven by his passion to clean up the environment, Lawrence is currently volunteering on a VSO recycling project in Nairobi, where he’s helping to empower waste pickers.
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Sparking change: Erin’s lifelong commitment to healthcare
We take a trip down memory lane and celebrate Erin, an inspiring woman from the UK, who did a volunteer professional skills share placement.
Nurturing peace, the environment and our community volunteers
All over the world, volunteers are bringing about lasting change in their own communities. Take a read to find out what our volunteers are up to.
My Journey - Kenneth Zimba
Kenneth’s extraordinary story is living proof of the ‘ripple effect’ that VSO volunteers can have. Their impact on people’s lives can be far more profound than they ever imagine. Here Kenneth shares his story.