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Open role: WASH Programme Manager (Guinea-Bissau)
Water and Sanitation Programme Manager: VMM’s partner organisation (wellfound.org.uk) is a not-for-profit international charity providing water, sanitation and health programmes in West Africa. Since 2005, WellFound has worked in 88 villages providing clean water for over 90,000 people. WellFound works in remotest villages often not reached by other NGOs or…
‘VMM Stories’ Launches!
A momentous occasion and wonderful celebration for all those involved with VMM over the years: the launch of Eilís McDonald’s VMM Stories and the associated story telling was a captivating event that brought to life the journeys of so many years ago. The audience was spell bound when Edwina began her presentation and took us back…
Journey to Uganda
An Unexpected Party When the sister comes in explaining we have been invited for a meal with the priests, all sorts run through your head. How should I act? What is appropriate to wear? Is it a formal or informal occasion? So we head over with one of the Sister’s…
Lessons Learned from Mission Sunday
Reflecting on the celebration of World Mission Sunday, VMM is reminded of the value and joy that mission brings to the world. Without you, our kind, caring and extremely generous donors and volunteers, God’s overwhelming love could not reach those in need! Here are a few of the lessons and…
The Story of VMM and Founder Edwina Gateley, in Pictures and Pamphlets
Memory Lane: 50 Years of VMM (Volunteer Mission Movement) Born in Lancaster, into a devout Catholic family, from an early age Edwina Gateley was drawn to the commitment of the missionaries to their adopted communities and to a personal mission to “share who she is and not just what she…
Supporting Child Safeguarding in Sierra Leone
VMM International’s Safeguarding & Protection Programme Partners in Sierra Leone VMM Volunteer, Jeana Baker is not long back from Sierra Leone, where she spent nearly eight months assessing the needs and current priorities for VMM International’s partners in Sierra Leone. Based on the needs assessments and close interactions with VMM…
We are looking for a Finance Assistant (volunteer internship)
Finance Assistant (volunteer internship) VMM International are looking for a volunteer intern to support our finance function, which is critical to the success of our international development programmes throughout Africa. The intern will be involved in: – Assisting in the preparation of the annual audit of the financial…
VMM International Child Safeguarding Crowdfunder, Last Few Days!
VMM Safeguarding Programme Crowdfunder Ends Friday June 29. Lend Your Support! Only a few days to go and we need your help to meet our target and become a permanent member on the GlobalGiving crowdfunding platform. Doing so will mean that the promotion and fundraising support for our Safeguarding Programme will continue…