Since our founding, VSO USA has played a unique role in the broader VSO International network. We lead the organization’s engagement with North American-based donors and development partners to create a fair world for everyone.
Who we are
VSO USA plays a unique role in the broader VSO International network, focusing on projects primarily funded by USAID and GAC. Our mission aligns with the global vision of creating a fair world for everyone, but our approach is tailored to resonate with our US-based donors and partners.
Our impact
Since our founding, VSO has helped people across the globe create solutions that work for them. Our sustainable and localized programs empower people to create action for themselves. VSO program focus areas include climate impact, advancing education, health and wellbeing, and engaging our youth networks.
Advancing equitable education outcomes
Learn more about how VSO USA works with sustainable development partners to enhance the health outcomes of children, adolescents, and marginalized communities.
Improving health and wellbeing
Learn more about how VSO USA works with sustainable development partners to enhance the health outcomes of children, adolescents, and marginalized communities.
Creating enhanced livelihood options
Focusing on primarily women, young people, and people with disabilities, we work with our partners to build resilient livelihoods. Our work with green job creation and climate resiliency helps folks take control of their incomes.
Climate resilient systems
Our climate resilience programs are locally-led, integrated, and backed by data to bring forth lasting solutions to our most pressing issues. We focus on disaster relief, education, health, and food systems, and risk reduction in over 20 countries.
VSO Youth Programs
VSO works with 30,000 youth volunteers on 137 projects across our operating countries. VSO maintains strong youth networks in 17 countries and an even larger number of current and former volunteers exist across the world.
Annual report
Read our 2023-2024 annual report to see how our partners make our work across the globe possible.
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Vision, values and strategy
A fair world for everyone. Creating lasting change through volunteering.
Volunteering for Development (VfD)
At VSO USA, we believe that the most sustainable form of aid isn't just about sending resources; it's about empowering communities to uplift themselves. This is where our Volunteering for Development (VfD) philosophy comes into play.
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