Volunteers for the world

In spite of the obstacles facing them, people in every corner of the developing world are building better futures for their communities.

And our skilled volunteers are working side-by-side with these committed citizens to make this change happen in over 40 countries.

What in the world is going on?

Find out firsthand

CUSO-VSO Podcasts, Blogs & Videos

CUSO-VSO is telling the stories of the volunteers and overseas partner groups working at the grassroots of global change - through podcasts, videos and blogs.

Tune into our world

1GOAL - Education for All

Education beats poverty.

That’s why some of soccer's greatest players are joining 1GOAL, CUSO-VSO, and millions of people from across the globe.

Take a free kick against poverty

What we do

Latest developments

CUSO-VSO 50th Anniversary Events

In June 2011, CUSO-VSO turns 50. We hope all CUSO, VSO Canada and CUSO-VSO returned volunteers can be part of our Golden Anniversary celebrations.

Our past, our present, our future

Nigeria climate change adaptation project

Like much of Africa, Nigeria is vulnerable to global warming. So CUSO-VSO, Marbek Resource Consultants and the Nigeria Environmental Study/Action Team are working on a climate change adaptation project.

Hot, with a chance of adaptation

Volunteer skills in high demand

Business, communications, community and social development, natural resources, HIV and AIDS, health and education.

View our professional skills in high demand

Update from VSO International in Pakistan following monsoon floods

VSO International responds to the Pakistan floods that have displaced more than 4.5 million people and claimed an estimated 1,600 lives.

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CUSO-VSO

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).

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