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GVI and the GVI CA are dedicated to Responsible Tourism. All of the projects that they support directly benefit the environment, the local community, or both. All projects are carefully chosen, with specific attention being paid to their involvement in the sustainability of all their practices / project goals.

All of our projects and expeditions issue the participants with clear guidelines on responsible tourism, all specific to the particular environment / region. These cover a number of issues ranging from waste disposal in remote areas, recycling materials and buying from local businesses, to not exploiting the wildlife or harming the environment.

To follow is a list of ways in which GVI and the GVI CA ensure that we act responsibly at all times – both financially, environmentally and socially.

Economic Responsibility

• Percentage of volunteer contribution going directly to the project or expedition: In 2006, 78% of all monies received were spent in-field
• GVI and the GVI CA have a Charitable Trust which is used as a fundraising vehicle for our partner projects

Environmental Responsibility

• Using local suppliers and businesses
• Sustainable practices in project operations
• Research rights all stay in the host country
• Working from home in the UK and North American offices
• Recycling in UK and North American offices
• Partnership with Climate Care to offset flights – both staff and volunteers

Social Responsibility

• Pre departure information and training
• On-site training in local customs and cultural norms
• Host country staff
• Education and training of local communities
• Education and training of individual volunteers
• National Scholarship program

Please click here to read our full Responsible Tourism policy.