Our programme partnerships
Our partnerships are long-term mutual commitments with other organisations to achieve common objectives focused on challenging inequality and exclusion. It is based on a common set of values, equity within the relationship, a shared vision of success and a mutual commitment to working and learning together.
We build partnerships with the following local organisations:
government ministries, departments and institutions at local, district, provincial/state and national levels
non-governmental organisations, national volunteering organisations, community-based organisations, membership organisations such as disabled people’s organisations and peer support groups, such as, those living with HIV and AIDS.
networks, alliances, coalitions, trade unions and other civil society consortiums
private sector organisations such as cooperatives and small and medium business enterprises
VSO cannot work without partners. Local organisations ensure a sustainable approach to development and are fundamental to how we work. In our experience, a commitment to joint planning and local ownership results in the most beneficial outcomes for the communities we aim to help, our partner organisations and for VSO. For more on these core principles, please refer to VSO and Partnerships position paper.
