“Living in the Community” is a 2-months period for RVA’s Climate Compliance students and a highlight. The group has completed two months of theoretical and practical training about climate change, organic farming, permaculture and all the connections and links between them, it is finally time to discover about living on the island, how are the... READ MORE

Here comes Mathias Wold, from Norway, Development Instructor at Richmond Vale Academy, volunteering with the October team 2024 in Malawi.  As a Development Instructor for Humana People to People, I underwent training at Richmond Vale Academy in St. Vincent, where I learned how to combat poverty and work alongside those in need. I was assigned... READ MORE

Most parts of Zambia are feeling the devastating impact of climate change, which threaten the food security and economic growth of over 1.6 million smallholder farmers who must survive on less than 2 hectares of land to support their families There is limited funding and support for them from the outside, so they must learn... READ MORE

Hey, my name is Kira, I’m from Germany, and currently I am living in Saint Vincent – trying my best to become as Vincy as possible. In November I joined the Climate Compliance Program of RVA, where we were able to learn a lot about Climate Change, Agriculture, and of course and essentially about St.... READ MORE

I am a project officer in training at the Richmond Vale Academy in St. Vincent. I am in the process of establishing 10 Smart Farming Ecological Gardens together with the community in Rose Hall, one of the highest elevation villages on St. Vincent. Why? For me, it is about personal development. This is an opportunity... READ MORE

This article was originally posted in iwnsvg.com   A US Marine veteran who turned to urban farming as he recovered from a debilitating accident has found inspiration in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Steve Archer II spent a number of days in SVG this month, during which he visited some artisans and Richmond Vale... READ MORE

One day when my friend Logan and I were sitting outside our house in the village of Rose Bank and enjoying the sun, we heard something that sounded like a skateboard. We looked up and saw a kid riding down the road on a skateboard with his three friends. They stopped and asked if we... READ MORE

What is happiness?  Different cultures define and seek it in different ways… One of the bonus benefits of my RVA experience has been the ability to work closely with a wide variety of people as team members and in the communities.  Because this experience happens over a long period of time, it enables us to... READ MORE

Wherever we go, one of the best things in life is the people around us. Personally, living a volunteer experience has changed me; I never imagined how enriching it would be. Since I started the program, I realized the importance and the impact of the people who come our way. Working in the home gardens... READ MORE

Brazil: A Rich Country of Poor People It might be a cliché, but everyone knows Brazil for its natural beauty, festivals, smiling people, samba in the feet, and a loving way to receive people. My country is one of the top ten largest economies in the world. With a large economy and a surplus of labor,... READ MORE

In Mozambique, education is more than just a classroom experience—it’s a lifeline for communities. Yet, reaching quality education isn’t easy for many in rural and underserved areas. With alarming dropout rates—50% of children never complete secondary school—Mozambique faces challenges from poverty and distance to gender discrimination. But through determined initiatives, organizations like DAPP Mozambique are... READ MORE

My name is Carolina Herrera, I’m from Colombia, and I live in Costa Rica. I’m 41 years old, and I started this project four years ago. However, the pandemic came and changed all my plans. Even so, I believe that God and life were preparing me to keep trying, to be resilient, and not abandon... READ MORE