CUSO-VSO promotes sustainable development through volunteering. In spite of the obstacles facing them, people in every corner of the developing world are building better futures for their communities.
Our volunteers work side-by-side with these committed citizens to make this change happen in over 40 countries around the world.
Caroline & Greg Spira - Cameroon. The Spiras are in northern Cameroon volunteering with local groups assisting people in rural communities living with HIV/AIDS. They are helping people enjoy a better quality of life thanks to access to treatment and other support services. Read their blog...
Global Campaign for Education - This campaign promotes education as a basic human right, and mobilizes public pressure on governments, donors and the international community to fulfill their promises to provide free, compulsory public basic education for all people. Join the campaign for education...
Visit our online resource page for podcasts, videos, newsletters and books.
CUSO-VSO holds regular recruitment, returned volunteer alumni, and public education events.
Check our news & events page to read CUSO-VSO news and see what's coming up in your part of the world.
One in two children under five years old in the country suffer from the condition.
17/03/2010
Kimberley Walsh travelled to the country on behalf of Sport Relief.
16/03/2010
A website has explained how someone wishing to teach in the country might want to approach their first day
16/03/2010
Smugglers have lied about the job opportunities available in South Africa.
16/03/2010
More than 20,000 children under five years old are being treated for the condition.
15/03/2010
They want him to quit for failing to prevent the spread of influenza.
15/03/2010
He is hoping to transform the lives of inmates living in poor conditions.
15/03/2010
Authorities calm fears despite torrential rainfall.
12/03/2010
CUSO-VSO is one of North America's largest international development organizations that works through volunteers.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of our donors, partners and the government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
Join the discussion
