Who we are
At VSO Jitolee, our core mandate is to promote volunteerism to address global poverty and disadvantage through development.
VSO Jitolee is unique in that we are committed to fighting disadvantage through the implementation of quality programmes in Kenya and the recruitment of Kenyan and Ugandan volunteers who share their skills with partner organisations in 35 countries, mostly in Africa and Asia.
International volunteering
The international volunteer recruitment programme at VSO Jitolee creates and offers unique opportunities for Kenyan and Ugandan nationals to share their skills and make a difference in the global society.
While in placement, the volunteers make valuable contribution to the growth and development of local communities and organisations through strategic programmes in the VSO goal areas of HIV and AIDS, secure livelihoods, and participation and governance.
Programmes (our development work)
VSO views development as a process that empowers people and communities to take control of their future and fulfil their potential by fighting disadvantage. Human rights, including an education, a livelihood, healthcare, a safe environment, a say in the future and equal access to opportunity, are all vital for development. VSO describes lack of access to these fundamental human rights as disadvantage.
VSO Jitolee is committed to tackling these disadvantages through the implementation and support of various programmes in Kenya. VSO Jitolee works through international volunteers with strategic partners in development programmes with a focus in the programme areas of disability, HIV and AIDS and secure livelihoods.
National volunteering
The national volunteering programme also supports VSO Jitolee’s partner organisations to promote volunteering within the East African region.
This programme is currently focused on the goal areas of HIV and AIDS, disability and secure livelihoods, and will further address new and emerging developmental issues that relate to VSO Jitolee’s focus areas.
