Create Your Impact. Ethically.

Create your impact. Ethically

Embark on a global adventure while contributing ethically to local initiatives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Create meaningful connections with people from around the world as you grow personally and professionally under the guidance of our experienced team on the ground.

Our new reality requires fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. We’ve adapted our programs to ensure that they’re still supporting you in your goal of making a positive impact.

Follow us live as we
return to base.

From October 17th, you can join us on the tiny tropical island of Curieuse. Help conservationists study endangered sea turtles, giant tortoises and lemon sharks. Capacity is limited.

Follow Their Journey

Introducing our new base
in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Whale and Dolphin Conservation | Marine Biology Research and Conservation | Social Media Internship | Sustainable and Ethical Ecotourism | Marine Biology Internship

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Flexible
Locations

Flexible
Dates

Flexible
Payment Plans

Change your program location and start dates at no extra cost. Find out about our flexible payment options.

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Begin your adventure

Our Promises

Develop a whole range of employability skills,

gain international qualifications, and build

your portfolio.

Improve your Employability

Contribute to local and global issues,

in line with the United Nations Sustainable

Development Goals.

Make a Difference

We provide unparalleled support throughout

your GVI journey, including high field

staff-to-participant ratio.

Receive 360° Support

UNITED NATIONS
Sustainable development goals

Click on any of the below icons to view our worldwide impact on that specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goal

It’s not enough to do good. Sometimes, doing what we believe to be good can actually have negative consequences. This is why it is important to stop and think about the actions we take towards helping others, and ask if those actions are the best way. That’s a big part of what we are trying to say with our Badge of Ethics. Stop, think about how you’re doing good, and always ask: is there a way to do good, better? Learn more about the Badge and what it stands for.

Download our program brochures

Find out more about a specific GVI program type, like our internships or under 18 programs, by browsing our brochure section.

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Come meet us

Meet Ups

Interested in joining a GVI
project but unsure of what to expect? Chat to
GVI Alumni at a coffee shop near you!

Meet Ups Near You

Open Days

Fun & informal events
that are open to everyone -
meet GVI Staff and Alumni.

Meet GVI

Events

Meet our Outreach Team and Alumni
at events and career fairs at schools,
colleges and universities!

Youth Programs

Our Partners

GVI

7 The Space, Stibitz Road Westlake Business Park Westlake, 7945 Cape Town
Learning Provider Number (LPN): 10002692
Centre Number: 17067

Create

Global Impact.

Ethically.