About Us
Who we are
The GVI Foundation was created to enable participants to amplify their impact on GVI’s meaningful social and environmental projects worldwide. Through awareness campaigns, donations and fundraising initiatives, together we’re able to accomplish more.
Whether it's increasing educational support in Nepal by funding reading materials and desks or providing science training for park rangers in Seychelles, your contributions improve project reach and impact.
Why we started
The Foundation was established in 2005 after Hurricane Stan struck Guatemala, when a group of GVI alumni recognized the urgent need to provide more resources to the communities and protected areas where they had volunteered.
Over the years we have established community centres and sports facilities, raised funds for drought and earthquake relief, fundraised for anti-poaching and game tracking, and more. Join us in our work to do good, better!
Our Impact
Timeline
2005
The launch of the GVI Trust by GVI alumni, after Hurricane Stan hit Guatemala.
2008-2010
12 students fully-sponsored in Kenya. Safe-haven founded for children El Salvador.
2011-2012
Recovery funding for Thailand floods. Community centre opened in Costa Rica.
2014-2015
1 million litres rainwater harvester added in Yasawas. Earthquake recovery in Nepal.
2017-2018
Anti-poaching vehicle & tech funded in South Africa. Wat Mano refurbished in Laos.
2019-2021
NGO workshop in Nepal. Womens’ walk fundraiser. Rebrand as GVI Charitable Programs.
2022-2023
Anti-poaching fundraiser run in South Africa. Grant awarded for marine research.
2024
GVI Charitable Trust is rebranded as the GVI Foundation.
About GVI
The GVI Foundation is the philanthropic arm of GVI, a social impact organisation that runs volunteer, internship, research and apprentice programs for individuals and groups worldwide.
With over 25 years of experience running impactful projects in collaboration with local partners and communities, GVI has established relationships in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Australasia. The GVI Foundation supports projects in these locations. To learn more about GVI or to join one of their projects as a volunteer, intern or researcher.