GVI

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4.7

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193

Reviews

26

Years in business

GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help ...

Review Description

Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

Contact Person

Bianca Theron

Spoken languages: English
  Good response rate

GVI reviews

Rebecca Suter rating5.0

2024 at Empowerment of Women Internship

GVI Ghana has been absolutely incredible. The staff are so amazing at what they do and have an amazing balance between professional and friendly. It really feels like you are part of a family and the atmosphere on base makes you really feel at home. The work itself has been so rewarding. The ...
Kiel White rating5.0

2024 at Lemon Shark and Turtle Conservation

The GVI internships were amazing. I had the opportunity to learn and apply some new skills to real world partners that desperately needed help. So as well as building connections, earning a certificate, having fun, learning new skills, you will also make a difference to an organisation. I thoroughly ...
Pam Parkes rating5.0

2024 at Women's Empowerment Internship

I really enjoyed my recent trip to Siem Reap. The accommodation was very good, I upgraded to a single room with aircon and en-suite and had a fabulous room overlooking the pool. Food was excellent with plenty of choice, both in the guest house and local restaurants where we ate in the evenings ...
Mary Christensen rating5.0

2024 at Community Development Internship

GVI is a passionate organization that works diligently to promote life long learners and explorers. As an intern with GVI, I was able to explore the culture of my country of choice, serve a purpose greater than myself, and meet friends all around the world. I highly recommend this program to anyone ...
Nanna Madsen rating5.0

2024 at Empowerment of Women

My journey started out pretty chaotic as my flight to Ghana got cancelled. I got on a new flight and when I arrived in Ghana a day later than expected, the airline had lost my luggage. I called GVI Ghana and the staff helped me to sort the situation quickly. Overall I am really pleased about my ...
Iman Hafeez rating5.0

2023 at Turtle Conservation and Research

I chose to do a GVI Program because it sounded like a once in a lifetime experience. I had never been to Thailand nor had I ever interacted with turtles before, so this sounded like an exceptionally unique opportunity. In the program we cleaned and medicated turtles, conducted biodiversity surveys ...

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GVI locations

Africa
Ghana
Madagascar
Seychelles
South Africa
Americas
Costa Rica
Mexico
Asia
Cambodia
Thailand
Europe
Spain
Oceania
Fiji

GVI project focus

Animal
Marine Life Wildlife Conservation
Community
Social Work Women Empowerment
Education
English Teaching Youth Teaching
Environment
Conservation Work Energy and Water Marine Conservation
Healthcare
Nutrition and Food

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • No Poverty
  • Good Health And Well-Being
  • Quality Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Clean Water And Sanitation
  • Decent Work And Economic Growth
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Responsible Consumption And Production
  • Climate Action
  • Life Below Water
  • Life On Land
  • Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions
  • Partnerships For The Goals