They are an international development organization with over sixty years of experience and a worldwide network. They operate in 23 countries in Africa and Asia. Their mission is a fair world full of equal opportunities and rights, wherever your cradle stands. A world in which everyone can pursue their dreams. To achieve this, they train people to fight poverty in countries in Africa and Asia. They connect professionals to people from the local community.

They share knowledge and skills with each other and thus create better education, good health care and better job & income opportunities. By sharing knowledge, people can work for a better future. Step by step, they are working on a world in which everyone has the opportunity to develop and participate actively in society. VSO stands for Voluntary Service Overseas.