Arriving recently on Union Island, I’ve started to see firsthand what it means to build climate resilience in vulnerable communities. As the newest participant from Richmond Vale Academy (RVA), I’ve joined a committed team continuing the work of those who came before us, working side by side with local families to grow food, share knowledge,... READ MORE

This article was originally published in IWN Seven international students who have completed the climate compliance programme at Richmond Vale Academy are returning home with first-hand knowledge of the impact of climate change in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. They are also leaving the country with hands-on experience about what can be done, at the... READ MORE

Why an Alternative is essential! On June 24, 2012 in In the Galapagos archipelago, birthplace of Charles Darwin theory of evolution, Lonesome George took his final breath. This giant Pinta Island tortoise two meters long and 500 kg was the last surviving member of his family.  When the Spanish stepped on this island in the... READ MORE

Malawi is a beautiful and welcoming country, known for its kind people and peaceful vibe. But for the over 57,000 people living in Dzaleka Refugee Camp – originally built for just 10,000 people – life is incredibly tough. The camp is overcrowded, under-resourced, and filled with people who once had stable lives but were forced... READ MORE

“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