GVI Foundation

A look back at Thailand’s impact, made possible by you! 🌿

Thanks to your generous donations, we’ve seen incredible steps made in Chiang Mai this year and it’s just the beginning!

Looking ahead, the team are focused on scaling up reforestation efforts with the hopes of expanding their gibbon fruit tree nursery, increasing educational outreach in the village, and deepening research on gibbon behaviour and forest health with new equipment to improve data collection methods.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your contributions have counted towards the incredible impact they’ve been able to make.✨

Head to gvi.org/blog to read the full report!

A look back at Nepal’s impact from January to April, made possible by you! 🌿

Thanks to your generous donations, we’ve seen powerful progress in Nepal this quarter and it’s just the beginning!

Looking ahead the team in Nepal look forward to launching their next women’s sewing group, deepening partnerships with local organisations, looking to expand efforts to a new dental health camp and increasing education resources for local schools in the area.

Stay tuned for future fundraisers and ways to get involved, we can’t wait to share what’s next!⁣✨ Head to gvi.org/blog to read the full report!
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Thank you for being part of this journey 💛⁣

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If you have any questions, please feel free to DM us!

Ever dreamed of naming a whale? Now’s your chance!

Our incredible team in Tenerife is inviting you to be part of something unforgettable - giving a personalised name to a real whale, identified by its unique fin! 🐋

Each of these gentle giants is already known to our conservation team and now all they’re missing... is a name 🌊

💙 Scan the QR code and explore 50 different whales
📸 Choose your favourite
📝 Donate & name your whale

https://www.gvi.org/name-a-whale

Once all of them have been named, keep your eyes on the horizon as our team in Tenerife will be introducing even more whales ready for naming! Become a part of their story ✨ GVI - Conservation & Community Development

A participant shares some incredible insight from their experience on the conservation project in South Africa ✨

"GVI South Africa was an incredible experience, to not only see wildlife but also learn so much about wildlife conservation and the ecology from dedicated scientists living on base.

The level of dedication to non-invasive research and working with the local community for real and sustainable protection of the natural environment is clearly done with integrity and commitment."

We love hearing about the first-hand impact that participants experience on our projects 💚

Want to find out ways to continue your impact? Send us a direct message! 💬

A participant's journey in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🐘✨

"My time with GVI in Chiang Mai was an unforgettable experience...Working with the elephants every day in a sustainable and ethical way was incredibly rewarding. The people who work alongside the elephants are inspiring, passionate individuals who truly care about the animals and their well-being. I loved immersing myself in the local culture"

It's always amazing to hear about participants' experiences and the impact our projects have - seeing it first-hand is always inspiring 💚

Want to make a difference from home? Let us know how you’d like to get involved! 💬

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Blessing the Land: Fundraising for Marodoka’s Sacred Ceremony ✨

For over two years, the GVI Madagascar base has called the jungle of Marodoka home - a place where conservation and community projects have flourished 🌿💚

In Madagascar, land blessings are a deeply sacred tradition that calls upon the spirits of the earth to bring prosperity and success to all who walk its soil. As the GVI Madagascar team continues to work in conservation and community development, they wish to honour this land with the blessing it deserves. ✨

To host this ceremony, the team are raising funds to uphold Malagasy heritage and ensure the continued success of their projects. Even a £1 donation can contribute to something truly meaningful. 🌍

Donate today! https://www.gvi.org/bless-the-land-fundraising-for-marodokas-sacred-ceremony

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Making Waves: 10km for Underwater Sound! 🌊

On April 5th at 8:45 pm, the GVI Canary Islands Tenerife team is lacing up their running shoes for the BINTER NightRun 10km in Santa Cruz! 🏃‍♂️💙

This isn’t just about crossing the finish line, it’s about giving whales and dolphins a voice. The GVI Tenerife team, both past and current, are running to fund a hydrophone research project that will help them listen to and understand cetacean vocalisations and communication in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve. 🎶🐋

Every donation helps purchase essential research equipment and fuels our mission to protect marine life.💙 ✨

Donate today! https://www.gvi.org/10km-for-underwater-sound-tenerife
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Start a fundraiser in 4 easy steps! 💚

Start your own fundraiser and rally your community to support a cause close to your heart, whether it is for conservation or community!

Here’s how:
1️⃣ Go to gvi.org & head to our campaigns dropdown.
2️⃣ Find your program, or a project that resonates most with you.
3️⃣ Scroll to the bottom of the campaign page you have chosen & click ‘Start a fundraiser’.
4️⃣ Enter your details and just like that, your profile is live!

🚶‍♂️ Need fundraising inspiration? Try this:
🏞️ Hike 5km whilst you're on base or once you return home
🏃‍♀️ Run a 10k marathon
🪩 Host a quiz night with friends
🍪 Organise a bake sale

Have you got other creative fundraising ideas? Drop them in the comments! 👇

Rojo's story 🌟

Learn more about our Program Manager in Madagascar - his career and what he loves most about his job 🌳📚

Rojo's passion for teaching was sparked at a young age, inspired by the incredible impact his mother had as a teacher. With years of experience, he has been dedicated to teaching English as a foreign language on Nosy Komba and Nosy Be.

He says: "My favourite part of my job is making an impact, meeting people from all around the world, protecting the environment and seeing the Nosy Be base growing" 💚

Support Madagascar’s 'Quality Education' or 'Protecting Lemurs' projects and Rojo and his team’s incredible work! Donate or start a fundraiser via the link in our bio. 🙌🏼🌍

https://www.gvi.org/o/protecting-lemurs-in-madagascar
https://www.gvi.org/o/quality-education-in-madagascar

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GVI Kekoldi is helping the team at Hawkwatch Talamanca to observe the incredible Great Fall Migration, through one of their prime hawk-watching sites.

Sadly, the Hawk watchtower in Kekoldi has fallen into disrepair, limiting its capacity to monitor these migratory patterns.

As we start the new year, our team is on a mission to raise funds for the repair of this watchtower to increase resources for monitoring and conducting important studies on these vital raptor migrations at our base. With the hopes of starting the rebuild early next year, we need your support to make this a reality!

Did you know?

🦅 Our team of researchers can expect around 3 million predatory birds during this migratory season.
🦅 The birds are migratory from North America to South America over about 4 months.
🦅 The Kekoldi hawk watchtower is the second most important spot to monitor this migration in all of the Americas.

Visit https://www.gvi.org/t/rebuild-kekoldi-hawkwatch-tower or scan the QR code to donate today! 🐦‍⬛🪶

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