Two friends from across the Kenya/Ethiopia border
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What does peace mean to you?

Around the world, conflict is devasting people’s lives including on the Kenya-Ethiopia border. This area is mired by disputes, including tensions over access to water and grazing land for cattle, caused by persistent droughts and famine.

However, volunteers are helping to bring communities together to build stronger, more cohesive societies and lasting peace.

Watch our video which spotlights the story of Galgalo and his family who are bearing the brunt of conflict and climate change and discover how you're helping them feel no longer powerless.

Galgalo outside his house

Help bring communities together to build safer, more secure lives

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VSO/ Erin Kohler-Ockmore

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.

Two women in a field in Kenya smiling with their cabbages.
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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.

Ella and Joshua smiling hands and laughing
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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.