Volunteers work in natural resources, and environmental and sustainable tourism, to promote sustainable livelihoods and income-generating initiatives among poor rural populations in six of China s poorest provinces. Volunteers will build the capacity of government departments to improve service delivery. Past placements in this sector have been very successful, with volunteers working in forestry and animal husbandry. In health care, VSO plans to improve health education and primary health care in the poorest provinces, with a focus on women and girls. Finally, VSO plans to develop its work in disability by supporting the provision of rehabilitation, therapeutic and outreach services in Chinese organisations, giving people with physical disabilities a greater chance of independence.
People are very friendly and being visited and visiting every day becomes a normal way of life.
My work at times has been stressful but very rewarding I have received little co-operation from the Head of Nursing but the nurses themselves have been very helpful. The partner's perspective Raising levels of English throughout China is central to China's development. English is the international language and gives the Chinese people access to international exchange in education and academic research and international business opportunities. With English, we can improve our relations with other peoples, learn about other cultures and encourage other peoples to learn about China. VSO makes fruitful efforts in China and greatly contributes towards the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and British peoples.