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Sharing skills saves lives, in a country still living with the impact of Ebola

Dr Padma is a GP from London, who is volunteering at Makeni Regional Referral Hospital in Sierra Leone. In a country still reeling from Ebola, she tells us it's often skills, not supplies, that save lives.
Young woman learns tailoring skills in Tanzania

A youth skills revolution in Tanzania

Youth unemployment in Tazania is extremely high, with only 4% of school and university graduates securing work in the formal sector. Our project is helping 9,000 young people acquire skills to overcome the odds.
Bangladeshi farmer Tajnur Bugum surveys the damage to her crops.

1 degree of separation: how global warming is impacting the poorest people on the planet

Our earth and its weather systems are finely balanced. Even a small change has huge ramifications and it’s the planet’s poorest people who are shouldering the biggest burden.
Young woman learns tailoring skills in Tanzania

A youth skills revolution in Tanzania

Youth unemployment in Tazania is extremely high, with only 4% of school and university graduates securing work in the formal sector. Our project is helping 9,000 young people acquire skills to overcome the odds.
Bangladeshi farmer Tajnur Bugum surveys the damage to her crops.

1 degree of separation: how global warming is impacting the poorest people on the planet

Our earth and its weather systems are finely balanced. Even a small change has huge ramifications and it’s the planet’s poorest people who are shouldering the biggest burden.

Sharing skills saves lives, in a country still living with the impact of Ebola

Dr Padma is a GP from London, who is volunteering at Makeni Regional Referral Hospital in Sierra Leone. In a country still reeling from Ebola, she tells us it's often skills, not supplies, that save lives.

“I got a motorbike to the hospital to deliver my baby”

Fatu Conteh, 18, gave birth to baby girl Mariama six months ago and shares her story here.
Noah, Sunday, Sapak Elijah and Tobbi - all 10 years old, from Gaare Gbani School, Talensi District Ghana.

Favourite moments of 2016

It is impossible to list everything our incredible volunteers, partners and supporters have achieved in 2016, but here are some of our favourite moments. 
VSO volunteer award winners 2016

VSO volunteer awards 2016

On 15 November we held our first ever VSO Volunteer Awards to recognise VSO volunteers from across the globe for their outstanding contribution to developing countries.