Our approach to development provides a sustainable, long-term solution to the complex global problems, that are affecting millions of vulnerable people around the world. This impact report provides an overview and some examples of what we have achieved during 2023/24. It highlights the amazing impact that we made in a wide range of contexts around the world thanks to supporters like you.
Our annual Volunteer Impact Awards celebrates the incredible impact made by VSO volunteers across the world. Under two categories, a total of 50 nominations were narrowed down to eight finalists, and finally four winners. From helping disabled refugee children in Uganda to access education, to creating school kitchen gardens to improve nutrition, the awards celebrate VSO volunteers who are improving the lives of the most marginalised people in society. Thanks to the 200 people who joined the awards to celebrate with us!
Known in the music industry as Larry Dwayne, Lawrence Ochieng is a Kenyan volunteer, hip-hop artist, and activist who uses his platform to raise awareness about climate change and to advocate for better environmental protection. To celebrate the annual VSO Volunteer Impact Awards 2024, Lawrence has wrote an original song to celebrate the work of volunteers everywhere in creating a fairer world for everyone.
As we move into 2025, let’s look back on 2024 and reflect on some of the wonderful achievements that have been accomplished thanks to the help and generosity of our volunteers and supporters.
In Nepal, many women face discrimination and violence. It is not uncommon for girls to leave school earlier; their education is curtailed and 33% of them are married by the age of 18.
Introducing the Green Perspective Podcast! This International Youth Day, we’re excited to introduce you to our brand-new fortnightly podcast, The Green Perspective, where we’ll be delving deeper into the ever-expanding world of sustainability.
Sexual and reproductive health is part of multiple human rights that allow people to make informed decisions about relationships, their bodies, family planning, sexuality, and wellbeing. However, millions of people worldwide experience barriers to this including in countries like Kenya.
Watch how VSO's Digital Ambassadors are using their skills to support their communities
In June 2024, VSO launched its first Cross-Country Learning and Partners Exchange, bringing together VSO project leaders and partners from Nepal and Zimbabwe to exchange best practices in small holder farmer agroecology.
VSO was born out of an idea of volunteering as a service to others where people come together to support those who are disadvantaged. Through the 70’s and 80’s VSO developed a much stronger sense of internationalism and global solidarity with volunteers from wealthier countries working alongside people in countries in the global south. Now VSO’s work is informed by the idea of active citizenship where people around the world have the confidence and capability to demand accountability from those responsible for providing basic services as well as taking their own action to bring about positive change in their communities and societies.
