GVI Blog
16 interesting facts about Ghana
Do you want to know more about one of Africa’s cosmopolitan hubs? Here are 16 interesting facts about Ghana.
Why reflection matters in a service-learning experience
A service-learning experience is only as good as its opportunities for reflective learning. Read this article to find out why.
A closer look at Mandela Day and sustainable development in Africa
Mandela Day is about action against poverty and adding to global goals of sustainable development. How can you get involved this Mandela Day?
Following the tracks of South African wildlife
Tracking animals on a private game reserve with an area of 85km2 can take many different forms. Using a wide array of tacking techniques, reserve management and conversationalists can gather information about big focus species such as lion and cheetah, as well as the more elusive aardvark, rhino, and wild dogs.
Ghanaian food: What you’re missing out on
Planning on travelling to Ghana? Read this article to find out why food is so important in Ghanaian culture and the dishes locals like best.
The difference between an internship and an externship
What is the difference between an internship and an externship? Read this article to find out.
Vygotsky, Piaget, Dewey and Service Learning
Wanting to know more about service-learning? Read this article for a deeper look at how service-learning came about and how you can benefit from it.
How you can contribute to Costa Rica sea turtle conservation as an international volunteer
Costa Rica sea turtle conservation activities are some of the best ways to add to sea turtle conservation.
Four reasons why the environment needs elephants
Why are elephants important? Well, we’ve made a list of four reasons why the environment needs elephants.
Welcome to the Jungle: My first week as a conservation Intern
These are my first thoughts and impressions of my first week in Costa Rica and Jalova. The time has flown by with so many new adventures each hour of each day! In this blog I take you through my personal experiences, from landing at the airport to going on my first field surveys, this has it all. I hope this is able to inform people who may want to come to Jalova, but are not quite sure what to expect!
