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Keeping girls in school: Contributing to gender equality in India through education
Access to quality education is key to ensuring women have access to work opportunities, decent healthcare, and representation in political and economic processes. In India, there are initiatives in place to give girls the same level of education as their male peers....
Can we contribute to sea turtle conservation?
Sea turtles face many challenges, making them some of the most vulnerable of all endangered animals. It’s worth knowing more about sea turtles and how their well-being can affect us too. They’ve been around for millions of years, forging their place in both marine and...
Top seven internship abroad advantages
Completing an internship overseas can give you an edge in an increasingly competitive job market. Here are seven internship abroad advantages you’ll enjoy with GVI. The bigger the challenge, the greater the reward. Doing an internship abroad can be much more...
Turn your travels into tales: Learn how to become a freelance writer
You’ve done the travelling and now you want to know how to become a freelance writer. Or maybe you’ve already given writing a go but haven’t yet seen much success. Why not learn to write better, make an impact with your words and turn your travels into tales by...
Back to school: How to motivate high school students to learn
Finding fool-proof ways to motivate high school students can make all the difference, and take you from struggling student-wrangler to engaging educator. With motivation being such a key factor to the success of any student it’s good to know that there are some...
Gain career confidence with a gap year internship
Gap years with a difference can help you gain the experience you need to feel confident in any career. You may be struggling to gain the practical skills you need to get a job, or want to feel more confident about your capabilities. Gap year opportunities provide...
What are the different types of volunteer opportunities?
The many different types of volunteer opportunities available can mean you’re overwhelmed with options. There are many different ways for you to make an impact. As an enthusiastic volunteer, you can pour your energy into projects ranging from marine conservation to...
GVI Chiang Mai Update January 2020
In our latest update, we share the sad news about the passing of Khum Suk, a report on our latest fundraising activity, the latest on our recent community engagement, a staff update, an announcement of our newest NSP (National Scholarship Program) participant and a...
The harmful effects of stereotyping: the Mexican stereotype
Even though as human beings we tend to generalise, we urge travellers to avoid stereotypes and instead make an effort to connect with a culture. Recently, at a seminar, I heard Mexican novelist Rosa Beltrán talk about the difficulties of answering the question: Where...
All about the cheetah: fun facts, why cheetahs are facing extinction and how you can help
Original photo: by Free-Photos is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 If you have a passion for cats, or, in fact, fast cars, it’s likely you’ve read up a bit about the magnificent animal known as the cheetah. Quick, agile, and beautiful, these magnificent cats are the...
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