Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on VSO (Vincentian Solidarity Office) Activity

Due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, the VSO has limited funds and is experiencing longer than usual wait times for processing applications. Please keep this in mind in your planning for 2021. Work stoppages have caused shortages in raw materials affecting the global supply chain on nearly everything. Likewise, the lack of commerce has negatively impacted funds available through donations. People are afraid to part with money because future income is uncertain. The funding agencies on which we rely as well as many other charitable organizations are experiencing this shortage.

The VSO is not unique in its need to adjust to the present situation. Adjustments are being made on an as needed basis to continue to accomplish goals using best practices and keep the negative impacts to an absolute minimum.

Here are a few suggestions of action in this time of pandemic:

1. prioritize your projects
2. plan for delays in project funding
3. use the downturn to gain new skills in project management
4. take more care in presenting a detailed VSO application
5. look to being better project managers in the future

The pandemic will end as COVID 19 vaccines are being distributed. To make the most of this slowdown, seek ways to learn about project management. Consult the VSO webpage and become familiar with our application, process, and past projects. See the English VSO Webpage. To close, the VSO is here to address your questions and concerns, so do feel free to contact us at any time.