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VSO is the world’s leading development organisation working through volunteers to create lasting change. Share your volunteering stories using #WeVolunteerFor!

For more information please visit: https://linktr.ee/vsointernational
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Everyone meet Faridah, the teacher trainer making a difference in a Ugandan refugee settlement. 💜👋

In this blog post, we learn more about her volunteering journey with VSO and uncover some of the inspiring stories from her placement.
Meet Faridah, the teacher trainer making a difference in a Ugandan refugee settlement
Faridah volunteers on VSO's early childhood education project working in the BidiBidi refugee settlement in Uganda, as a teacher educator. Learn more about her volunteer journey.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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“To turn on the TV and see someone doing sign language, there’s this huge feeling of inclusion.” comments VSO volunteer, Uzoamaka. 💜

As we mark International Day of Sign Language, discover how Uzoamaka helped to train 28 volunteers, 100 teachers and over 1,000 people to learn sign language. 🙌
My volunteer journey: Uzoamaka Onyinye Didigwu
From the classroom to national television, Nigerian volunteer Uzoamaka is making sure people with disabilities are not forgotten.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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"I have had to flee my house five times in the last year. I fear for my family.” comments Galgalo.

VSO volunteers are bringing Galgalo’s community together to discuss the problems they share. Conflict, climate change, having no voice and feeling powerless.

But things are changing. ⤵️
Securing Peace On The Kenya-Ethiopia Border
Peace is the foundation stone on which safe, secure lives are built. But, right now, 28-year-old Galgalo and his family are in danger even in their own home.
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September 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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September 13, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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We're looking for English Language Teachers to support a new project in Uzbekistan. 🧑‍🏫

⏰ Deadline: 27th July, 2025.
📆 Duration: 8 to 10 months beginning September 2025.

Please share this opportunity with your network or visit our website to apply today: bit.ly/3I7bvEq
In Nepal, two VSO volunteers are stood with two schoolchildren. They are in an outdoor setting with lots of greenery behind them. They are all engaged in a conversation.
June 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay everyone! 🍃

We wanted to share a huge thank you for those who are making it their mission to create a healthier planet for us all to thrive. 💜

What small changes are you making in your everyday life to care for the environment? Reply below!
In the Philippines, a father and mother stand with their small daughter. They are located in an outdoor environment holding trees that are ready to be planted.
June 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Happy #VolunteersWeek! 🙌

Since 1958, VSO has worked in over 90 countries, deployed over 100,000 volunteers, and supported over 90 million people. This is all thanks to your support and passion for creating lasting change! 💜

What volunteering do you get up to? Comment below! ⤵️
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June 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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In Nepal, we've been supporting communities to transform their attitudes towards gender norms. 📣

As part of this work, we have have reached 6,981 couples and 12,474 of their family members. 🙌

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
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May 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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In Malawi, VSO volunteers are helping children to read and write so they can can become the active citizens of tomorrow. 👏

By attending our educational centres, students like Thoko can use educational tablets in a calm environment where they can work at their own pace! 💜
In Malawi, Thoko is stood between his mother and father outside of their home.
May 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Did you know that in Kenya, youth form 35% of the population? 👀

We're working with 3,900 young people to enrol them into business clubs that will provide them with the skills they need to improve their livelihoods.

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGS #GlobalGoals
Two workers smiling at a recycling site, one wearing a blue jumpsuit and PPE equipment, the other in a white polo shirt with the 'VSO' logo. Both are standing in front of a pile of compressed plastic waste.
May 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Bring in the month of May! 😎

To mark the fifth month of 2025, we want to know FIVE countries you'd love to visit in the comments below...🌍⤵️

Let's speak it into existence!

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May 1, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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We recently hosted the Regional Health Promotion Conference in Kenya alongside Ministry of Health Kenya, and the conversations around health access must continue. 📣

Check out some of the event highlights in our latest photo blog: bit.ly/4csQ1gs

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In photos: Our Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025
Check out some of our favourite photos from Regional Health Promotion Conference (RHPC25). This event sought to reimagine Universal Health Coverage through the lens of intersectionality.
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April 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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A new trend for us to jump on? Sounds good! 👍

Meet our new VSO Volunteer action figures who are ready to champion change in their local communities.

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Two action figures of VSO volunteers are in a pink toy box. There is white text which states 'VSO Volunteers - Creating lasting change by unlocking the power of people.' The two figures are wearing pink t-shirts with the VSO logo on them. The male (on the left), has chino-styled pants and grey shoes. The female (on the right) is wearing black pants and grey shoes, while also holding a walking cane. Between the two figures is equipment needed for volunteering activities. This includes a flag with the SDG logo on it, a megaphone, a backpack, and a note book.
April 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Calling all fundraisers! 📣

We're looking for a Supporter Engagement Senior Officer (Acquisition) to join our team. You'll deliver an exciting supporter acquisition programme and help to grow our fundraising and brand engagement efforts.

Learn more: vso.my.salesforce-sites.com/VsoJobDetail...
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March 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Volunteering has always been a powerful way for me to connect with what matters—conservation, communities, and creating impact.

A privilege to open VSO’s workshop today in Rwanda. Participants from across Africa and Asia will share learning on active citizenship 🌍🤝

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March 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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What kind of content would you like to see from us on Bluesky? We'd love to know! 👀💜

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February 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Every child deserves the right to be educated. 💜

"When I took this photo, I wanted to capture the genuine joy and curiosity of a child discovering the possibilities of technology in learning." commented Malawian photographer, Josephy Mchecheta.

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Education
A young girl in Malawi, wearing a bright blue uniform with a white collar, is wearing headphones while holding a tablet. She is smiling as she looks down to what is on the screen. Text at the bottom of the image reads: "In Malawi, Alinafe uses the educational tablet that helped her learn to read, write, and count to 100. - VSO / Halifax Trading Malawi."
February 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Can you believe it’s February already? 👀

To kick things off with some positivity, let us know what volunteering activities you'll be up to this month. 💜

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
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February 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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What volunteering plans do you have for 2025? 👀

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals
January 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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The stories behind the portraits. 💜

Laxman, Puja, and their two children stand as a strong family unit at their home in Nepal. They're actively breaking down gender barriers to create a brighter future!

Read their story through the eyes of the photographer: bit.ly/3Pv2iXe

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs
A family of four are stood in the doorframe of their home, all looking at one another. Laxman (top left) and Puja (top right), stand behind their two young children. There has been text added on top of this image which reads: Laxman and Puja standing as a strong family unit with their children in Nepal. Photograph by; Suraj Ratna Shakya.
January 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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We're excited to announce the first ever East Africa Regional Health Promotion Conference taking place in Nairobi in March 2025. 📣

Learn more about this event in partnership with the Ministry of Health Kenya and Africa CDC.

📅 When: 18 - 19 March 2025
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: bit.ly/3C7CqgO

#RHPC25
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January 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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The stories behind the portraits. 💜

Gubalo, in her early 70s, offers a smile of hope and resilience at her home in Kenya. She has been facing a lot of challenges due to the impacts of climate change.

Read her story through the eyes of the photographer: bit.ly/3Pv2iXe

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs
Gubalo, an elderly lady in Kenya, is at her home smiling to the camera. She is holding her face between her two hands. Text appears at the bottom of the page reading: Gubalo, in her early 70s, offers a smile of hope and resilience at her home in Kenya. Photograph by: Paul Wambugu
January 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Who else has shared their 2025 ins and outs? 👀

Let us know some of yours in the replies below... ⤵️

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A 'screenshot' of an iPhone notes page. The text reads: 2025 Ins: 1. Volunteering for a causes we care about 2. Partnering with local communities 3. Immersing ourselves in different cultures 4. Setting up monthly charitable donations 2025 Outs: 1. Buying wasteful and non-essential items 2. Ignoring local expertise and experiences 3. Judging people and enforcing stereotypes 4. Disregarding youth input in planning
January 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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2024 has been a year of remarkable achievements for volunteers across the world. 💜

In the comments below, let us know some of your highlights this year and what excites you for 2025! ⤵

#WeVolunteerFor #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Volunteers #Volunteering
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December 31, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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From organising river clean-ups to lobbying government, Lawrence has a long history of volunteering. 💜

He's now using his experience to empower waste pickers in the local community and has high hopes for the future!

Read his story: bit.ly/4gy17SB

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VSO volunteer Lawrence is wearing a white t-shirt and cap. He is stood in a waste dump site in Kenya with a woman who he is supporting through VSO's From Waste to Work project. She is wearing white trousers and a brown t-shirt.
December 27, 2024 at 10:48 AM