GVI Blog
Ten of the best career paths for modern day conservationists
Looking for a job is no easy task, and a career in conservation is arguably one of the toughest to land. While a passion for safeguarding the...
How volunteering will add to your university application
Responsible volunteering abroad makes a positive impact with local communities, and has plenty of benefits for volunteers too. Many young people...
Top gap year ideas to inspire you
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already convinced that a gap year is for you. But what are you actually supposed to do with 365 days of...
What to expect when you join a volunteer program overseas
GVI's volunteer programs are for anyone who wants to make a difference. They’re a chance for you to make an impact in areas of sustainable...
Alumni interview
Meet a wildlife conservation intern Benedict Wilson took part in GVI's six-month field guide internship in the South African bushveld ...
Why cheetahs are facing extinction and how you can help
Gone in sixty seconds, the world's fastest land mammal's population is dwindling. With less than 6,700 of them left throughout Africa, the stopwatch...
Discovering Madagascar, the eighth continent
Madagascar is sometimes called the eighth continent but it could almost be its own planet. From the landscapes to the local culture and of course...
Ten of the best organisations to follow that help endangered animals
Around the world, animal populations are becoming endangered and extinct at exponential rates. And there are organisations making an effort towards...
How Bhutan became a carbon-negative country
Fog-enshrouded temples nestled in mountainous terrains give you a glimpse of what makes Bhutan a top-travel destination. But this country has an...
How are coral nurseries helping to save the ocean?
Coral reefs foster so much biodiversity that they are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea. Sadly, the planet has lost half of all coral...