Bali Conservation Diving
Bali Conservation Diving is a diving center founded in 2022, located in Tulamben, north-east Bali. Its members are passionate about scuba diving. For many years, they have been helping local communities to preserve the coral reefs of their villages, encouraging them to defend and protect their environment. They encourage all divers to practice environmentally-friendly diving. Go with Bali Conservation Diving
Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust
Founded in 1983 by David and Sheila Siddle, Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust (CWOT) aims to protect and care for chimpanzees, while raising local awareness of wildlife conservation. Many of the chimpanzees taken in come from illegal trade and private owners. They recover these animals through the appropriate authorities and provide them with a new habitat, which approximates their living conditions in the wild. Go with Chimfunshi
COPROT tortugas de OSA
COPROT tortugas de OSA is an association for the conservation and study of sea turtles on the OSA peninsula in Costa Rica, created in 2018. Its work takes place on the most important nesting beaches in the South Pacific. Over 7,000 nests per season for the Olive Ridley and Pacific green species have been recorded on 8 km of undeveloped beach. COPROT tortugas de OSA works closely with the local community and implements a number of social and environmental projects. Go with COPROT
DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage is a South African association founded in 2006 by Michèle and Ian. The association runs an environmental education program for children from neighboring villages. Daktari, which means doctor in Swahili, aims to inspire tomorrow's adults to take care of their environment. The children stay at DAKTARI for five days. They attend classes and help care for the center's animals, which cannot be released back into the wild. The DAKTARI Bush School mission
Ecotourism Nusa Penida
Ecotourism Nusa Penida was created by a Nuansa Pulau community, which has been committed to environmental protection since 2017. Ecotourism Nusa Penida conducts coral reef research and manages a program of coral planting, mangrove restoration, seaweed farming development and education. The organization relies on ecotourism to develop the blue economy and conservation programs. Go with Ecotourism Nusa Penida
Elephant-Human Relations Aid
Elephant-Human Relations Aid is an NGO founded in 2003, which protects desert elephants while pacifying the human-elephant conflict over water resources. It operates in the Damaraland region of Namibia, using a holistic approach based on village communities, education, research and action to protect water resources. To carry out this project, it has been welcoming volunteers since 2004. Go with HERA
ETIKA MONDO
At the origin of this ecolieu is a family consisting of a couple and four children. The two founders, experienced and qualified in agronomy, ecology and project management, as well as experienced Sunday handymen, acquired an 8-hectare estate in January 2018 to restore and turn into an eco-environment. Very quickly, a collective was created and launched the School of Applied Ecology. The aim of this school is to raise public awareness of the science of ecology and train experts in the transition of rural areas through a participatory approach. Go with ETIKA MONDO
Finca Soley
Finca Soley is a farm that was established in 2014. Its aim is to offer, in Costa Rica, a place where people, horses, animals and nature can grow and flourish. It's a family-run agency that offers to welcome travelers off the beaten track, in various forms, including eco-volunteering stays. The heart of the farm's project is the art of horseback riding, particularly natural horseback riding. Isa and her family wish to live in harmony with nature, consuming what they produce. Missions with Finca Soley
Freepackers
Travel and freedom! (Freedom and Backpackers) are the watchwords of Freepackers. Its founder, Justine, has 15 years' experience in travel, 30 international volunteering projects, 2 round-the-world tours, 52 countries visited and 2 Erasmus exchanges to her credit! She set up Freepackers in 2010 to encourage young people to take part in international mobility and propose meaningful projects. Freepackers encourages participation in ethical and sustainable development projects. It puts NGOs and social action associations in touch with volunteers. It promotes solidarity and participative travel. Missions with Freepackers
Fronteering
Fronteering is a Canadian organization founded in 2010, specializing in overseas volunteer projects aimed at preserving the environment, wildlife and indigenous populations. It has trips all over the world, but thanks to its Canadian base, it offers many positive-impact experiences in North America. It also focuses on the least-visited places on the planet. Places that still have a rich biodiversity and where you can experience a world that is still wild. Fronteering strives to offer volunteer experiences off the beaten track. Adventure is the order of the day! All missions with Fronteering
Fuze Ecoteer
Fuze Ecoteer is a Malaysian social enterprise co-founded by Daniel, who after studying ecological sciences at Plymouth University moved to Malaysia to develop biodiversity protection and ecotourism projects. Fuze Ecoteer has been working to promote biodiversity and environmental education since 2010. The organization has developed three conservation projects on the Perhentian Islands: sea turtle protection, marine ecosystem research and biodiversity protection education. All missions with Fuze Ecoteer
Generation-co
Generation-co is a French association founded by Virginie in January 2017. Its aim is to develop agroecology and environmental protection projects in Sumatra, Indonesia, at the gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park, a biodiversity hotspot listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Generation refers to the world's present-day peoples and co, which stands for cohesion, cooperation, collective, community. People act together for the common good. Generation-co revolves around the Earth, linking people all over the planet. The mission with Generation-co.
Hamba Africa
Hamba Africa is an organization that has been in existence since 2017. It is owned and run by safari guides and conservationists. The partner organization develops its own research projects and supports other organizations across South Africa. Their mission is to conduct wildlife research in South Africa in support of sustainable development. Through its volunteer programs, Hamba Africa enables volunteers and students to acquire new skills and knowledge. Go with Hamba Africa
Ibu Bumi orangutan
Ibu Bumi orangutan is an NGO co-founded by Nora. Nora specializes in sustainable development and animal welfare. She has worked in veterinary development and wildlife protection programs in Paraguay, Spain, Africa and Sumatra. Ibu Bumi orangutan is dedicated to the sustainable development and conservation of Sumatra's wildlife. Since 2017, the organization, in partnership with local communities, has been focusing on the edges of Gunung Leuser National Park to prevent poaching and deforestation.All missions with Ibu Bumi Orangutan
Ikamapéru
Ikamapéru is a French association founded in 1997 by Hélène, with the help of the Awajun communities. Today, the association manages the Media Luna conservation center, located at the gateway to the Pacaya-Samiria national reserve (Lagunas, Loreto). Its aim is to protect and conserve the woolly and atel monkeys(belzebuth and chamek) in partnership with local populations. The logo is based on a Jivaro drawing (the Jivaros are a group of Amerindians) which tells the story of the woolly monkey. The woolly monkey claims to have only four fingers (when in fact he has five) after seeing the atele monkey have his fifth finger amputated by Etsa. Esta is a civilizing hero who does not tolerate monkeys having the same number of fingers as humans. Ikamapéru's missions
ImpacTrip
ImpacTrip is a social enterprise whose mission is to support and strengthen the work of non-profit social and environmental organizations. The company was founded in 2015 by Rita and Diogo, two social entrepreneurs who wanted to change the way people travel. ImpacTrip offers travelers the chance to integrate various projects, mainly in Europe. It is B Corp certified, meaning it reconciles social and environmental objectives with profit. All Impactrip missions.
Leo Africa
Leo Africa is a wildlife sanctuary that has been welcoming volunteers since 2005. Its team is working on a project to monitor, conserve and sustainably develop the wildlife of South Africa's Big 5. Its mission is to provide data on the main animal species (lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, brown and spotted hyenas, white rhinoceroses) to the management of a reserve. The data collected is used to help reserve management make informed decisions on conservation practices. The mission with LEO
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) is one of Malawi's leading conservation organizations. Established in 2008. The NGO manages Malawi's only wildlife sanctuary and a range of other programs focusing on wildlife rescue and welfare, biodiversity research, conservation justice, environmental education and campaigning. All missions with LWT
Marine Conservation Philippines
Marine Conservation Philippines (MCP) is an NGO dedicated to the preservation and protection of coastal resources in the Philippines through education, volunteerism and research. The NGO involves local communities and political decision-makers in its actions. It strives to find solutions that will benefit both man and nature in the long term. It relies on science to understand how marine ecosystems are affected. It then proposes means of action to reduce anthropic pressure and develop a sustainable future for the Filipino people and their environment. Go with Marine Conservation Philippines
Naucrates
Naucrates is an Italian NGO that has been carrying out a study and conservation project on sea turtles, mangroves and coral reefs on Phra Thong Island since 1996. It works in collaboration with the Phuket Marine of Phuket (PMBC). The project is registered with the National Research Council of Thailand. Alongside the scientific work, which has enabled conservation strategies to be developed and applied to the nesting sea turtle population, a program involving local communities is being carried out. Go with Naucrates.
Nkonzo Wildlife
Nkonzo Wildlife is a research and conservation organization based in South Africa's Limpopo region. It has been in existence since 2013. Their mission is to promote wildlife conservation, through scientific studies and ethical practices in wildlife study and management. Nkonzo Wildlife collaborates with local and international partners, NGOs and academics. Go with Nkonzo
Objectif Sciences International
Objectif Sciences International (OSI) was founded in 1992 by Thomas, who sees participatory science as a powerful tool for peace and sustainable development. OSI is an NGO with a dual objective of scientific research and science education. Its premise is that science education is a valuable means of action for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. OSI has Special Consultative Status with the UN (ECOSOC) and offers a range of participatory science trips. Objectif Sciences international science trips
People and the Sea
Since its creation in 2015, the People and the Sea team has been working at the heart of the Malapascua community to help them adopt more resilient lifestyles and protect their marine resources. Whether you're looking for an eco-participatory trip or an enriching internship, immerse yourself in a tailor-made stay between marine protection and international solidarity! Go with People and the Sea
Project Wings
Project Wings is a German NGO founded in 2019, which has built what is currently the world's largest recycling village from 250 tons of plastic waste in Indonesia. Its work focuses on species extinction, deforestation and plastic waste management. The NGO has created an autonomous system, managed by local people, which combines environmental protection, nature conservation and animal welfare. Go with Project Wings
Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctury
The partner, Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctury, is an organization dedicated to protecting New Zealand's native flora and fauna. Its aim is to protect and extend a dynamic ecosystem while raising awareness of the importance of environmental conservation. This is achieved with the help of a small group of international volunteers with whom they learn, work and explore this unique rainforest. Go with Pupu rangi Nature
South America Inside
South America inside is an intercultural agency founded in 2003 by Marion, a German living in Chile. Marion specializes in organizing solidarity and participative trips, ecovolunteer programs, language stays and educational programs throughout Latin America (South and Central America). As an ecovolunteer with South America Inside, you can support various wildlife protection and environmental conservation projects. The logo, which resembles a triangle, symbolizes the South American continent. The people and airplane in the triangle mark the coming together of different cultures, encounters and exchanges. South América Inside stays
Tartarukus
Tartarukus is a Spanish non-profit organization that supports local communities working to preserve the environment and develop ecotourism, in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Tartarakus was created in 2021 by Beatriz, who after several years spent on the Oaxaca coast as a student and volunteer, wanted to strengthen the local population's impact on sustainable development. The association offers a range of volunteer experiences in the less-visited areas of the Oaxaca coast. All Tartarukus missions
Underwater Africa
Underwater Africa is an English organization created by Calun, a marine biology scientist. After several years researching marine fauna on the coast of Mozambique, the team decided to share their passion by allowing eco-volunteers to join them. It's an initiative that allows travelers to get involved in an act of solidarity, and enables Underwater Africa to collect a wealth of data on marine flora and fauna. Travel with Underwater Africa
United Tansania
United Tansania e.V. was founded in 2020 (originally as the Endangered Species Conservation Foundation). It is an international NGO based in Berlin, Germany. The founder and director is a veterinarian by profession. She works with a field research assistant from the UK, who holds a master's degree in endangered species conservation. There are 6 permanent employees on site. The project's base camp is located at Lake Eyasi in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania. Go with United Tansania
Vervet Monkey Foundation
The foundation (NGO), created in 1993, manages the world's largest center for vervet monkeys. In 2006, it became a member of PASA (Pan African Sanctuaries Alliance) and is also a GFAS (Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries) certified sanctuary. Over the past decade, the foundation has developed a unique rehabilitation program that has helped revolutionize the way primates are rehabilitated. In the absence of government funding, the sanctuary relies on international volunteers to care for the primates. Volunteering at the foundation is very important. Not only does your financial contribution go towards helping the apes, but so does your work in all the day-to-day tasks. Go with the Vervet Monkey Foundation
VolonTerre Africa
VolonTerre Africa was created by Nathalie, a Frenchwoman who set up her agency in 2015, after several years' volunteering experience with an association in South Africa. She offers several eco-volunteering missions for the preservation of endangered species, as well as support for rural communities. VolonTerre Africa specializes in missions in South Africa. The organization's logo represents sharing, one of VolonTerre Africa's key values. Sharing is symbolized by the hands and the stars, which also give an impression of magic. The team wants every experience with VolonTerre to be a magical memory and a unique experience. For Nathalie, ecovolunteering is an experience that helps you grow and open up, notions symbolized by the shape of the tree. Finally, the colors are those of the South African flag. Three of the flag's six colors have been adopted. VolonTerre Africa's missions
Wild route of Kenya
Wild Routes of Kenya is a farm created by Astrid and Éric, a French couple who have developed responsible eco-tourism by offering ecovolunteer missions on their Muringa farm. Actions in favor of the protection of biodiversity and the development of the rural area of Subukia are carried out, as well as work on waste treatment in neighboring villages. The project's founders have set up the PAK (Pour les Animaux du Kenya) association to raise funds for the farm's animals. They have also created the ASES association (Aide et soutien au enfants de Subukia). The logo depicts a mother and her baby elephant facing right, towards the future. The slogan, "Experience the Wild Life", expresses the desire to offer visitors an immersive experience as close to nature as possible, far from the crowds of Kenya's big parks, so that everyone can live in the present moment with full awareness. The color of the logo symbolizes the colors of nature and the earth. The missions of Wild route of Kenya
Worldwide Friends
Worldwide Friends is an Icelandic non-profit organization founded in 2001, dedicated to protecting the environment, promoting peace and volunteering. Its team works on the protection of biodiversity, but also on the circular economy and education based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the UN. Worldwide Friends organizes short and long-term volunteer missions in Iceland. Through volunteering, the association protects nature and promotes peace by getting volunteers of different nationalities to work together. All Worldwide Friends missions