Written by Rabya Bhatia, GivingWay Ambassador. Rabya has previously undertaken a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and is currently completing a Masters in Social Work. She has a proficiency in working with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and is currently working within the disability and special needs sector. She has experience volunteering with different organizations and has a passion for […]
Category Archives: Sustainable Development
Uganda Is Losing Its Trees & How This Affects You
Written by Rabya Bhatia, GivingWay Ambassador. Rabya has previously undertaken a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and is currently completing a Masters in Social Work. She has a proficiency in working with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and is currently working within the disability and special needs sector. She has experience volunteering with different organizations and has a passion for […]
How Sustainable Tourism Can Change the Face of Africa
Get cozy for our more in-depth interview to date with the incredible founder and CEO of Justice Tourism Foundation, a GivingWay NGO leveraging the power of tourism to empower local communities in Uganda. Hi James! It’s great to have this chat with you. Let’s start by you telling us a bit more about […]
This Caribbean Island Is Training the Next Generation of Environment Leaders
If you were told that a 400 sqm island in the heart of the Caribbean, mostly known for its yacht-filled harbors and luxury villas, was also the home of an incredible school teaching how to fight climate change… Would you believe it? You better! Richmond Vale Academy, located in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, has […]
How Quarantine Also Threatens Endangered Species – An interview with LAST
While we are all staying safe at home watching these heartwarming videos of dolphins in the Venice canals, a darker story is unraveling in Costa Rica. Several species of sea turtles come to Costa Rican beaches to hatch and nest every year. Local conservation organizations, such as Latin America Sea Turtles (LAST), work tirelessly to […]
A Message From Community Carbon Trees to the World
Jennifer Smith or “Tree Jenny” is an incredible champion of reforestation. This environmental lawyer from Louisiana turned agro forester and certified carbon dioxide auditor moved to Costa Rica over 20 years ago to follow her true call to save the rainforest. Through her organization Community Carbon Trees and thanks to sponsors from all over the […]
Isabella’s Adventure with RAREC 🐒💚 Our #givinghappiness Giveaway Winner’s Volunteer Experience!✨
Remember when GivingWay had our #givinghappiness giveaway? And whoever won would get $500 towards a volunteer trip? 😀 And we had our winner – Isabella! ✨ Well she went on her volunteer trip to RAREC and we finally got a chance to catch up with her and ask all about her experience at the wildlife rescue center in Peru! She also sent […]
20 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Volunteers!
Did you know that some of the most charitable people in the world are your favorite celebrities? It’s true: actors, musicians – even royalty – are some of the most giving and philanthropic people around. It makes sense, they’ve been blessed with talent, drive and luck to become super successful and well-known and […]
Preserving the Unique Beauty of the Galapagos Islands as a Conservation Volunteer
With more than 275,000 visitors to the islands last year, the popularity of the Galapagos islands is on the rise. Unfortunately, the growing numbers of people on the islands is also threatening the stability of landscapes and wildlife through the pollution and invasive species that they introduce. Many global and local organizations are fighting back, and […]
Ethical Tourism: Travel Tips for Europe and America
Ever wondered how to travel without leaving your footprint behind? The ethical tourism concept is gaining momentum and we like it! Learn tips on how to ethically travel through Europe and America.