Volunteer in Ethiopia

Twelve years ago there were only two public universities in Ethiopia. Now there are almost 30 and Ethiopia has a serious shortage of trained educationalists.

Are you an experienced higher education professional? VSO currently has a range of roles in Ethiopia starting in September 2012. For example, we need lecturers and professors in a range of subjects.

See the full list of roles available in Ethiopia.

Strengthening Citizens’ Participation in Governance of Education (SCPGE)

The SCPGE project supports advocacy efforts that will ensure that Children with special needs and disabilities in Kenya, not only have access to education but are supported to continue with their education within the context of Free Primary education.

Volunteer with VSO

We are urgently looking a variety of professionals. Share your professional expertise and knowledge with local organisations, you will access international exposure and get to experience new cultures.

Apply now for a life changing experience.

Gender Equality in HIV and AIDS Programming

What is VSO's position on gender equality? How does this shape our HIV and AIDS programmes?

Our new report looks at the obstacles to achieving gender equality in the prevention, treatment and care and support of people living with HIV and AIDS, and how we approach these in the design of our programmes.

Challenge

Having acquired very little formal education, Esther Gilisho was forced into an ealrly marriage, an unfortunate, but common story in the lives of many Maasai women.

Catalyst

VSO volunteer, Sally Renshaw, uses her expertise in marketing and craft production, to give women like Esther new skills for a livelihood and better life.

Result

Exposure, confidence, production and market skills that have changed the life of Esther, and other women, for the better.

Enlightenment in Eastern Kenya: positive change for women in Laikipia.

Esther Gilisho shares her story of positive change - from employment to self-employment - and what this has done for her and her community.

Read Kusini

In the Oct-Dec 2011 issue:

A youth volunteer from the UK tells us about the new and exciting experiences as she volunteers with the Kenya Red Cross in Malindi, Kenya.

See how VSO Jitolee Staff got to share some Christmas cheer with orphans at the Mama Ngina Children's Home in Nairobi.

In the July-September 2011 Issue:

Take a trip to north-wester region of Cameroon where a VSO volunteer from Uganda tells us about the launch of a Children's AIDS Support Club for children living with HIV and AIDS.

George Awalla, VSO Jitolee Staff reports on a thought-provoking and enriching social development lecture that 'gave insights into behaviour change, programme evaluation and social marketing'.