About VSO Jitolee

By Lameck Mwangi

VSO Jitolee is a member of the international VSO Federation. Their core mandate is to promote volunteerism to address global poverty by enhancing the participation of disadvantaged members of society in socio-economic and political development.

VSO Jitolee’s local strategies and programmes are rooted in the knowledge and experience of partners and communities with whom we work - from grassroots community groups, to private sector to government ministries.

VSO Jitolee currently works through professional international volunteers, diaspora volunteers and numerous national volunteers with a variety of skills.

With over 50 years of work in Kenya, VSO is committed to the development of Kenya's people. Their programme work aims to reduce poverty and create wealth in Kenya.

VSO’s work revolves around three development areas, linked to the priorities of their partners, international development targets and their areas of expertise. These are secure livelihoods, inclusive education and responsible citizenship. VSO is committed to gender equality in all their work so that men and women have equal opportunities to realize their potential.