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Fascinating facts about Africa’s endangered animals
Africa’s abundant wildlife is a trademark of this diverse continent, and many visitors travel to Africa especially to see the day-to-day movements of these animals. But being popular can come at a price. Many of these creatures have fallen prey to poaching activities,...
How do you become a certified PADI diver?
Gaining your PADI certification is an opportunity to hone your diving skills in adventurous locations. When you train with GVI, becoming a certified diver can also be a great opportunity to help safeguard the oceans. Roughly 70 percent of Earth is underwater. So,...
GVI Chiang Mai Update July 2019
Throughout the last few months, we at GVI Chiang Mai have been hard at work to ensure that this project continues to go from strength to strength. We have been buoyed by the arrival of Kah Moon's daughter - a beautiful baby elephant; now, just over a month old....
Three reasons why you should volunteer with wildlife
Waking up at four in the morning, you move to pull on your shoes, only to find one of them is occupied by a small, bright green frog. You’re at the wildlife conservation base in Limpopo, South Africa. You might see an elephant visit the backyard of the base. You...
A baby elephant is born!
We are absolutely delighted to bring you the news that the rumours of Kah Moon's pregnancy were recently proved true, as she has given birth to a healthy female calf! We began to suspect this to be the case around March of this year, as it can be difficult to tell...
Four of the best volunteer opportunities in Tanzania
Tanzania ties together impactful volunteer projects with some of the best adventure opportunities in Africa. There’s a wide range of volunteer opportunities that cover sectors from healthcare to education and environmental protection. Whether you’re seeking to find a...
To halt biodiversity loss we need to listen to our elders
Our elders have something no other group in society has: They’ve lived an entire lifetime. Indigenous elders often have something even more powerful: centuries of knowledge around how to interact sustainably with nature. Before Europeans arrived, Indigenous people in...
So we found the Sun again. Hooray for May!
Hola amigos, and bienvenidos once again to the GVI Jalova Blog This month in wonderful Jalova has been a busy one, and I shall try once again to put some it down in words! After the seemingly years of rain we’ve had here, many of us are happy that the sun has come...
Costa Rica is going carbon neutral and plastic free, and you can help
Costa Rica is leading the world in efforts to protect the environment. How is this tiny country making such big changes, and how can you get involved? Tiny but mighty Costa Rica is home to six percent of the world’s biodiversity. In a bid to protect the natural...
Creating a global community in partnership with STA
STA Travel is the largest student and youth travel company. We've been booking affordable adventures for awesome humans since 1979. We have more than 2,000 people in over 200 branches in 12 different countries, with franchises and business partners in another 50...
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