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Join us in celebrating five female achievements from VSO and beyond, that you might not have heard about...

Women are disproportionately represented in the informal workforce, with jobs ranging from domestic workers to street vendors to seasonal farmers. Investing in women in the informal workforce is not just about economic justice but also a strategic imperative for sustainable development.

One concept that holds back the journey towards inclusivity is Othering. While it is not a term often thrown around in everyday conversation, its impact on our societies can be profound and far-reaching.

Outstanding performances, inspiring guest speakers and heartfelt speeches from our fantastic volunteers, the  Volunteer Impact Awards had it all! Here are your highlights from the ceremony.

Alfred’s life turned upside down as his sight started to fade due to glaucoma – he lost his job as a teacher and his home. Now thanks to a VSO project he has a new career running a business employing three staff.  Read more.

Two women in the Philippines have forged an unlikely friendship, despite their religious differences, fostering unity in a once-divided community.

For many of us, education is something that we often take for granted. Providing quality education and access to education for all is a tool that has proven to build a cohesive and fairer society.

As we move into 2024, let’s take the time to reflect on the last 12 months.

COP 28 has been and gone – but now that the delegates have all gone home, what do the commitments made mean for the communities that VSO works with on the ground?

On the 7 December we hosted our annual Volunteer Impact Awards, celebrating the inspirational work of VSO volunteers across the globe. We’re delighted to share with you our fantastic winners.

Kelvin Leteipa otherwise known in the music industry as Leteipa the King is a talented afro-pop artist from Kajiado Kenya. His song 'Volunteer' was written for the 2023 VSO Volunteer Impact Awards.

Meet 14 year old Mphatso who dropped out of school without the ability to read or write. He was sat in class with 200 other students unable to learn, so what was the point of attending school? Educational tablets are now giving Mphasto the education he deserves.