VSO - Promoting volunteering to fight global poverty and disadvantage

International Education Week,
17 – 21st November 2008

It’s International Education Week and all over the world, teachers and students are celebrating the benefits of bringing an international perspective into the classroom.

VSO plays a big part in this. Volunteer teachers returning to UK schools draw on their experiences overseas to bring Africa and Asia to life for their students, as one primary teacher describes here:

'I do a project on Uganda every year, managing to fit it into the curriculum through Art or Geography. Pupils love it. We also do African music: I knew I’d find a use for those drums!'

Find out more about VSO and primary education
Are you an experienced teacher?
With the new public pension agreement there has never been a better time to volunteer!
School Leader? Find out about our exciting new partnership

Indonesia
The world’s largest archipelagic state, Indonesia is made up of an incredible 17,508 islands of which just 6000 are inhabited. VSO volunteers are based in the regions of Java and East Nusa Tenggara, and many are working with health authorities, hospitals and community-based organisations to dramatically improve standards of healthcare.

Browse our stunning Indonesia photo gallery
Positive changes in the village of Wano Baro
Andrea Woolley on improving practises at Waikabubak Public Hospital
'Alert Village' scheme saves lives
Find out more about VSO's work in Indonesia

Population: 231 million | Capital city: Jakarta | GDP per capita: $3,843 | HDI ranking: 107 | Life expectancy: 71

< This Week >

Stars of Africa - VSO’s greatest ever music event is now SOLD OUT
On Wednesday 26th November thousands of VSO supporters and music fans will gather at the London’s Royal Albert Hall to end VSO’s Golden Anniversary year on a dazzling high. Legendary South African trumpeter and singer Hugh Masekela headlines this exciting event and will be joined by internationally renowned artists Angelique Kidjo and Bassekou Kouyate.

Come and meet us at other events

< Last Week >

A farewell note from Mark Goldring

Women Matter resources

VSO' Big Curry Night - A big thank you