1.2 ABOUT VIONet VIONet was co-founded by Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) and UNV. It is a network of progressive organizations that connect volunteers who seek to collaborate with the government, unions, think tanks, foundations, non-governmental organizations (NGO) and the private sector to complement and add value in the area of promoting volunteering for peace and development. VIONet provides a platform for: 1) collective and coordinated answers and join initiatives for volunteerism; 2) exchanging information and experience on volunteerism and policy related initiatives and ideas; 3) strengthening its membership; 4) supporting local and international campaigns; and 5) improving regional networking and solidarity activities