Since its establishment, VaRG has undertaken research and organized training in diverse areas such as:

• Health
• Education
• Population and Development
• HIV/AIDS and STIs Prevention
• Communication and Formative Research
• Marketing and Management
• Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)
• Rural Development
• Agriculture
• Nutrition
• Development Oriented Training

The results of the VaRG's initiatives have been reflected in plan and policy documents of different organizations. Furthermore, they have also contributed in designing and implementation of development programs both at the national, district and community level.