VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. VSO's high-impact approach involves bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action, and change lives to make the world a fairer place for all. Our vision is a world without poverty. VSO brings people together to fight poverty.

By thinking globally, we can change the world.
Progress is only possible by working together.
Knowledge is our most powerful tool.
People are the best agents of change.

VSO works in Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.