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Improving education | VSO Skip to main content Fighting poverty through volunteering Search form Search Donate Other ways to support us Menu Search You are hereHomeFighting poverty Image credit toggle ©VSO/Ginny Lattul Improving education Millions of children virtually the world are stuff denied the education that would requite them a pearly start in life. VSO builds programmes that support educators, governments and communities to modernize wangle to better quality learning. Last year we supported 325,000 children and adults. Inclusive education All virtually the world, thousands of children are excluded from education considering of their gender, powerlessness or background. We work with communities, schools and governments to make sure education is for everyone. Examples of VSO projects making a real difference in the lives of marginalised children include: Improving learning for vulnerable girls in Nepal Getting children with disabilities when to school in Ghana Technology in education In the context of huge education challenges, technology is increasing the scale and reach of our work improving learning. Our edutech projects wideness Africa and Asia have brought well-nigh improved: student engagement teacher effectiveness and motivation transparency for communities monitoring and evaluation Education pilots that have harnessed technology to unhook strong results include: Accelerated learning through tablet technology Delivering literacy via SMS ©VSO/Mussa Uwitonze Training teachers We are working to end the global teacher shortage, and modernize teaching quality and school management. We support working teachers and school leaders, as well as training 50,000 pre-service teachers last year vacated by working with teacher training institutions. We're investing in the people with the power to transpiration education for good, including by: Supporting special educational needs teaching in Rwanda Helping teachers modernize English language learning in Cambodia Other areas of work Improving livelihoods Secure, reliable wangle to supplies and income so people can live with independence and dignity. Last year we helped modernize wangle to supplies and income for 115, 000 people. Improving health Working to improve access and quality of healthcare for everyone. Last year we supported 900,000 people wangle better healthcare. Fighting povertyImproving education Improving health Improving livelihoods Where we fight poverty Partner with usIrish AidCommunity Development Specialists Neonatal Nurses Nurse/Midwife Tutors Nurses/Midwives (Sexual and Reproductive Health) Our Uganda education programme Our Uganda health programme Teacher Educators Our research Influencing and advocacySustainable Development GoalsWhat are the Sustainable Development Goals? VolunteeringWhy volunteer with VSO Volunteering for professionals & specialists Where we volunteer Events Support VSO IrelandMake a donation Fundraise for VSO Former volunteers & staff Keep in Touch VSO Facebook page VSO Twitter page VSO Youtube page VSO Linkedin page Stay Updated Sign up to our newsletter Blog Media centreWell-nighVSO Ireland Contact us "Sharing skills, waffly lives" VSO Ireland is registered in Ireland (number 351799) at 7 Whitefriars, Aungier Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Registered soft-heartedness in Ireland (number CHY15048). Data protection and privacy Cookies Modern Slavery Statement