Introduction

On the 24th of March 2019, I will be taking on my first ever Semi-Marathon. In doing so, I am taking the opportunity to raise funds for Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO). I am targeting to raise over £350 and would be very grateful for donations no matter how small. VSO is an independent international development organisation that offers volunteers the chance to work abroad to fight poverty in developing countries 

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)

Last year 7,475 volunteers worked alongside partners, communities and institutions to support 1.5 million people across education, health and livelihoods initiatives. VSO make a difference in 24 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

Where your money goes

In 2017/18: 

• They worked with 7,475 volunteers from all countries, ages and backgrounds
• Their education programmes, working to improve access and quality of education reached 325,000 people
• They supported over 900,000 people to access better healthcare
• Alongside their partners, they worked to improve access to food and income of 115,000 people

For more information go to https://www.vsointernational.org/