Environmental Conservation
Many of us think luxury holiday destination when we think of Fiji but being stretched over many Islands makes it very difficult to build strong infrastructures. Many smaller Islands such as Moturiki have seen devastating outbreaks of typhoid and other health issues all relating to the lack of fresh water. Compost toilets initiative Traditionally we […]
It was business as usual for most UK charities in early 2020 before COVID-19 struck the world. In its wake, this deadly virus has left a devastating humanitarian crisis in all countries, especially the UK. Those infected with it face a severe threat to their lives. At the same time, it also puts extreme pressure
How can virtual volunteering add value?: As the pandemic struck our planet and the world seemed to come to a standstill, there were many of us who felt, suddenly we had more time. For many of us being stuck at home with limited contact fueled a desire to do something valuable and we began searching
You’ve probably never heard of Vermi Aquaponics before right? Neither had I prior to learning about it just recently. However, once I understood what it was and what its purpose is, I was surprised it wasn’t more widely known and commonly used. Its impacts so far have been tremendous to those that have incorporated it
Photo Credit: Olivia Anderson for Two Oceans Aquarium Waste and pollution are a defining characteristic of our times. Entire ecosystems are being smothered by it, including our oceans. Although many pollutants come from industrial plants, factory farms, and intensive agricultural processes, the most ubiquitous type of waste is generated by discarded plastic. From everyday use
If the Students Can’t Reach the Ocean, the Ocean Will Reach the Students Read More »
Thank you to our Donors, Fundraisers and Supporters! Introduction The last three months have marked some of the busiest months of the year for us here at Jalova. And why is that you may ask? It’s peak green turtle season! The jaguars are patrolling, they’re on the hunt and the green turtles are fighting for
Battle of the Beach – Jaguars, Turtles and Vultures, oh my! Read More »
By Leah Brown, South African Conservation Researcher based in Limpopo Introduction It has been some time since GVI Trust has purchased equipment to assist Karongwe’s anti-poaching team. We have been busy in discussions with the reserve warden to ensure that we make the best use of the funds that you have generously donated. We have
Turtles are important to ecosystem’s health and play a vital role in coral reef conservation. All marine turtles are either endangered or critically endangered due to overexploitation and habitat degradation. A major issue that young turtles face is human activities on or around the beaches where sea turtles nest. When turtles are looking for places
The most important aspect of anti-poaching is an active and effective presence. To this end, recent funds raised have gone towards ensuring that the anti-poaching team on Karongwe can carry out missions across the reserve whether it is patrols, responding to suspicious activity or ambushes. Anti Poaching Fleet With poaching incidences on the rise and
Our relationship and commitment to our partner, Presidents Village Children’s Home, is continuing to develop. We have started to implement some changes, such as a stronger focus on education. Our regular sessions are scheduled to take place at Port Launay beach where we take the children swimming. We have started to focus more on actively teaching
Growing Our Partnership With President’s Village In Seychelles Read More »
