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Building a safe and healthy space for Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
In 2017, we visited a government primary school in Pokhara, Nepal. At the time, the school had 47 students and seven staff members. When we met the Principal he explained that his goal was to have his students feel happy and proud of their learning environment. His...
How to plan for gap year travel
Gap year travel is a chance for you to finally go on those adventures you’ve spent years daydreaming about in the classroom. However, figuring out the how, where and why of your travels can be daunting. Here is our gap year travel planner to help you get started. ...
Marine conservation: How you can make an impact without a science degree
Want to make a positive impact to our marine environment, but you’re not a marine biologist? Dreaming of tropical beaches and bringing out your inner mermaid or merman? Well, you’ve come to the right place – let’s go to Mexico! Marine ecosystems are under more...
Ethically Sharing Your Volunteer Experience
Ethically Sharing Your Volunteer Experience As human beings, we are natural storytellers; it’s how we bond, connect with others, inspire, and grow. When we experience something new and exciting, we want to share it with our friends and family! Volunteering abroad is...
Babies; like adults, but better! June in Jalova!
Welcome once again to the Jalova Blog, this time chronicling our adventures during June! June has historically always been one of my favourite months for many reasons and this includes things like the summer equinox and how it’s the time of year when it becomes more...
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...
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