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.
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.
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More steps need to be taken to tackle poverty in Papua New Guinea, an expert has urged.
28/07/2010
A sharp rise in the population of Pakistan is putting huge strain on the country's resources, it has been warned.
27/07/2010
There needs to be multiple approaches to the global fight against HIV and AIDS, it has been said.
26/07/2010
Global economic problems could see a sharp reduction in the amount of money given by nations to help in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
23/07/2010
A decade of no action has left another generation of black youths stuck in poverty, it has been claimed.
22/07/2010
Speakers at an international summit in Johannesburg have urged people in South Africa to stand up against violence against women.
21/07/2010
Mozambique's president Armando Guebuza has called on his people to continue with efforts aimed at lowering levels of poverty in some of the nation's poorest regions.
20/07/2010
Could a no sex month scheme help to lower the rate of AIDs and HIV in Kenya?
19/07/2010
Education and help for those suffering from mental health issues are key to lowering the rate of suicides in Pakistan.
16/07/2010
The shocking rate of suicide in the Nepalese community of Ilam has been highlighted as the worst in the country.
15/07/2010
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).
