Philanthropy

Philanthropy puts you at the centre of VSO’s work reducing poverty.

Whether as a private philanthropist, or through a bespoke trust or foundation partnership, you can make a powerful, sustainable difference to poverty and inequality.

VSO’s A PLUS project is upgrading the quality of education across Karamoja, a deprived region of Uganda where 4/5 households live below the poverty line. 

Why VSO?

VSO has sent volunteers to work in some of the world’s poorest communities for nearly 60 years because passing on skills - rather than cash - is more likely to allow disadvantaged people to stand on their own two feet.

Through supporting VSO, you are investing in a future where everybody, no matter where they were born can access good education, healthcare and the means of making a living. You can make an impact that lasts. Recent research shows that the great majority of positive changes (71%) brought by volunteers endured, long after they had left.

How you can help

We’d love to have a conversation about the part you could play in turning around the lives of some of the world’s poorest people – for good. Contact: Betsy Waalen: Betsy.Waalen@vsoint.org