GVI

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4.7

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189

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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 ...

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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

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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 ...
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 ...
Dylan Cuttelod rating5.0

2023 at Teach English to locals

This is really an incredible experience, allowing us to make a difference and help people who are in need. Thanks to this amazing organization (GVI) volunteers like myself are able to find a balance between working as a teacher and enjoying holiday time. This is done by having 4 days of the week ...
Scott Parks rating5.0

2023 at Reptile & Amphibian Diversity Research

I got to live in the rainforest for a month volunteering with GVI in Kekoldi, Costa Rica. Everyday with could see various exotic birds just from the base. Toucans were more common to see than pigeons in the city. We surveyed different trails in the rainforest (during the day and night), listening to ...
Following graduation, I was looking for conservation experience in-the-field. GVI has always been on my radar as one of the best organisations for that kind of work, and after graduating it was a no-brainer for me to head out on one of their programmes. I volunteered with GVI as a Research Fellow ...

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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