Uniting Communities, Tackle Global Issues

Dear Supporters,

As we launch ourselves into 2019, we would like to take a look back on 2018 and say thank you to all our donors, supporters and partners for your contributions, without you, 2018 would not have been possible.

In 2018 we raised around £127,442.00 and thanks to your support, we were able to provide another year of support to over 30 projects in over 13 different countries.

To name a few of the things we accomplished in 2018 as a team;

• In South Africa we delievered 81 sewing workshops, 2,395 computer lessons, 84 girls empowerment lessons.
• In Nepal, HART ran a 5 day campaign that neutered and vaccinated 201 dogs.
• In Laos they achieved their goal of sponsoring over 100 students and ran a Menstrual Health Initiative that has reached over 699 woman, which we recently raised £2,615 for in a fundraiser.
• In India we raised $491 for the disaster relief after flooding.
• In Thailand we continued to support our three elephants, Khum Suk, Lulu and Sadja, where they were able to spend another year free in the forest.
• In Zimbabwe, we continued to support the healthy lunches of 250 day scholars, encouraging them to attend school. In Akumal, we raised $1,737 in a fundraiser for diving equiptment and materials for the coral restoration project.
• In Fiji we focused on the building of compost toilets, WaSH workshops, water usage and hygiene and sanitation.

There have been so many amazing things that have happened over 2018 and we are so thankful for everyone who contributed in there own way.

In 2018, The Trust has been working internally on many changes that we will be launching in 2019, such as a brand refresh, new website and new fundraising platforms!

We look forward to sharing another year strengthing communities and protecting our planet, as a team.

With gratitude,

The GVI Trust

Dear Supporters,

Over Valentines Day we ran a campaigne "From Little Seeds, Grows Mighty Trees."

Every year, 200 Million plus roses are purchased on Valentines Day, with a sad average life span of 4 short days. There are 6 billion people on earth and only 3 trillion trees, this leaves us with around 500 trees per person which is not even close to the 1102 trees needed per person to offset their carbon footprint annually. 

This year, instead of buying a rose, our donors offset their loved ones carbon footprint with a tree! One tree offsets about 40lbs of Carbon a year and it lasts a lifetime! 

We raised a total of $279.75 and were able to partner up with Greenpop, a local South African award winning Non-Profit Organisation. They plant trees through urban greening and reforestation projects and spread environmental awareness. Greenpop envisage a world where green spaces and green living are POPular and accessible to everyone. 

All funds raised were donated to Greenpop and 28 trees were planted! Greenpop makes sure the tree is monitored for a minimum of 2 years to ensure that it survives and thrives in its new home.

28 trees, Thats 1120lbs of Carbon Offset in a year and will continue to Offset for a lifetime! 

We would love to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you that chose a tree over roses this year, you have made an incredible difference! You have given your loved one the gift of a greener world and that is something special!

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! 

With Gratitude, 

The GVI Trust