Impact

Impact of Projects

Impact on Volunteers

Volunteer Stories - Teachers |

Luke's Story

In June 2024, after previously volunteering in Tanzania at De Paul School and Songea Deaf Schools, Luke's volunteer journey with VLM took him to the Safe Child Advocacy Project in Ghana.

Volunteer Stories - College Students |

Sorcha's Story

Inspired by VLM's motto “Do one thing, do something,” Sorcha's three-week volunteering experience at Alemachen Rehabilitation Centre in Addis Ababa became life-changing, as she connected with children through games, art, and music, discovering that compassion transcends all language barriers.

Volunteer Stories - Retirees |

Kathleen's Story

Kathleen's journey with the Vincentian Lay Missionaries to Ethiopia began in 2008 as a one-time trip, but it became an 11-year life-changing mission filled with meaningful connections, invaluable lessons, and unwavering dedication to supporting one of the world's poorest countries.

Volunteer Stories - General |

Fintan's Story

In August 2019, Fintan and his daughter Louise joined the Vincentian Lay Missionaries in Ambo, Ethiopia, where they taught English at a summer school, witnessed the transformative work of the local mission supporting deaf children, and saw first-hand the urgent need for expanded educational facilities.