Sponsor a volunteer today. See the difference you can make.
Women like Amrita* in rural Nepal are often discriminated against, stuck in violent marriages and with nowhere to turn for help. Shockingly, one in four women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime.
Amrita experienced this first-hand. She was badly mistreated at home and this became much worse after having a baby girl. Traditionally in rural Nepal, boys are seen as the future breadwinners, while girls are considered burdens. It's not right.
Things CAN change. With your help, VSO expert volunteers can work with communities to reduce violence and discrimination against women. VSO's support was life-changing for Amrita.
Will you stand shoulder to shoulder with another woman like Amrita? Sponsor a volunteer today and help other women like Amrita live free from violence.
*Name changed to protect identity.
From violence to hope - Amrita's story
Amrita got married when she was just 21. She lived her with husband and in-laws, but life was hard for her. She was often shouted at, spoken to badly and blamed for any misfortune. Things became much worse when she gave birth to a baby girl – and not a son. Amrita started being physically abused daily. This had to stop.
VSO expert volunteers worked with Amrita and her husband so they would both join VSO’s couple sessions. The couple joined in discussions and exercises which challenged and removed the harmful social norms that lead to violence against women. Amrita's husband realised how he has mistreated his wife. His attitude in their relationship has improved, and he is consistently involving her in discussions and supporting her in decisions. This has transformed Amrita’s life.
VSO in Nepal aims to reach over 13,000 girls, boys and couples and nearly 14,000 family members with vital response services and prevention activities to challenge harmful social norms and reduce violence against women and girls. Things CAN change.
Will you be part of the change you want to see? Sponsor a volunteer today and be part of an incredible movement creating a ripple of change that will last for generations.
1. Welcome!
You’ll get a special welcome telling you all about VSO’s unique approach to making positive change that can last generations.
2. Donate Monthly
Your money helps put VSO volunteers where they’re needed most, helping the world’s most vulnerable communities need access to education, healthcare and livelihoods.
3. Regular Updates
You’ll get regular detailed updates from one of our amazing volunteers giving you a first-hand view of the work you’re making possible.
4. See the difference
As a sponsor, you’ll be a part of making the changes we all want to see. You’ll see those changes as they happen, month after month. You’ll be a changemaker.
Our Volunteers
Our volunteers are carefully chosen with the right skills and knowledge to make the biggest difference, often working in their own countries to create long-lasting change. Your sponsorship puts volunteers where they’re really needed to work on:
Start today and you will:
- Put skilled volunteers where they’re needed most.
- Receive regular email updates with stories and photos from a named volunteer, with insights into their daily life and work.
- Get to hear about the individuals they’re working with – their lives, the challenges they face and the changes you’re helping them to make.
- Have the chance to ask questions and send volunteers messages of support.
- Be part of the long-lasting change we all want to see.
- We will only contact you to let you know of other ways you can support us by SMS or email with your consent.
The impact of your gift
A regular donation can help create change that lasts for generations.
£15 could train a volunteer like Raj to work directly with couples and reduce violence in their home.
£10 could provide teenagers living in poverty with an essential learning kit so they can attend group classes.
£8 could provide women vulnerable to violence with a dignity kit so they are not reliant on their partners for essential items.
Alan, Nottingham, UKJust read your superb blog on how you are trying to further improve learning in Nepal. You’re obviously doing a great job. Keep up the good work.
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