In their roles of emotional support service networks, they have agreed to develop a more effective and robust international interface.
Part of this includes annual meetings and quarterly telephone conferences to plan and implement collaborative projects.
Member organisations are from countries in the Asian & Pacific Islands region, some African nations, and Canada and the USA.
Each VESH member already values their activities, and the role they've played in influencing best practice and raising the profile of the combined networks.
This could, for instance, include joint regional workshops and other activities; or to better take advantage of the materials available in various languages.