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Teacher with a large class size in Malawi

Is teaching the world's toughest job?

Low pay. Lack of respect. Being asked to achieve the impossible with not enough time, resources or training to do your best. Teachers around the world reveal the challenges they face – and why they keep at it despite everything.
Cambodian volunteer Khe Ouk has a disability - but isn't letting it stop him

“I never thought I'd be able to participate as fully as I have”

Khe Ouk, 25, from Cambodia’s Battambang province, was born without fully formed limbs. As a volunteer, this determined law graduate is inspiring fellow young Cambodians to set their aspirations higher and aim for better careers and futures – no matter what barriers they face.

Teaching in real time

From Cork to Cambodia - an extract from an article about Louise Buckley's experience teaching nurses to save lives.

Volunteering - an anti-aging exercise

Mary was a retired primary teacher and found new adventures volunteering overseas with VSO. Here Mary reflects on her time away.

It all starts with one small step

Grainne O'Meara from Co. Offaly writes about why she decided to volunteer overseas with VSO Ireland and what her role in Cambodia entails.

Good morning Cambodia

Tim O'Connor, a retired primary school principal from Co. Cork, talks about his first eight months as an education management advisor in Cambodia...
Teacher Grace Chigwechokha in Malawi

The hardest job in the world

Low pay. Lack of respect. Being asked to achieve the impossible with not enough time, resources or training to do your best. Oh, and the future of the world depends on you. Lucy Taylor hears from four teachers around the world about the challenges they face – and what keeps them going, despite everything.
Teacher Grace Chigwechokha in Malawi

The hardest job in the world

Low pay. Lack of respect. Being asked to achieve the impossible with not enough time, resources or training to do your best. Oh, and the future of the world depends on you. Lucy Taylor hears from four teachers around the world about the challenges they face – and what keeps them going, despite everything.
Volunteer Matt Evans takes a boat ride in Cambodia

It's a family affair: meet the father and son volunteering with VSO

For father and son Matt and Jack Evans, volunteering with VSO gave them a chance to share skills and experiences - from two different corners of the world.
Volunteer Giovanni Villafuerte inspecting the crops and earth in the paddy fields of Banan in Cambodia

Supporting rice farmers in Cambodia

Volunteer Giovanni is working to support farmers turn their enterprises into robust businesses. Here he talks about the experience as a whole, and the impact he sees.

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