our Top 5 BVI organisations

With this blog we wanted to share some of our favourite organisations in the BVI that are doing amazing things to give back to the community. Whether they be helping rehome dogs or people or simply doing their part to make sure the island stays plastics free and beautiful we think they deserve a shout out! If you are visiting the islands then make sure you check them out and if you have your own favourite then let us know in the comments below!  

Paw BVI
@pawbvi
www.paypal.me/PAWBVI
Paw BVI believe a spay & neuter program is key in reducing the number of strays in the BVI
If you're visiting the BVI from the USA you can help by transporting puppies and kittens back to the USA with you!

Green VI
@greenvi
greenvi.org/
An environmental non profit organisation for a greener, cleaner, healthier BVI.
Green VI focus on building school gardens and implementing recycling and compost programs in the BVI. 
Despite it's destruction in Hurricane Irma, Green VI are hoping to reopen their awesome glass blowing studio on Virgin Gorda. 

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Tidal Roots Farm 
​@tidalrootsfarmbvi
@tidalrootsfarmbvi
A small organic farm on ridge top land northeast on Tortola in the beautiful BVI.
Their mission is simple: smile, grow, nourish, inspire, & love.
Find their fresh produce at ​Farmers & Fisherman’s Markets across from Pussers and Crafts Alive in Road Town
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Save The Turtles BVI
​@savetheturtlesBVI
One simple mission: Saving BVI turtles
November 30th to April 1st is turtle season in the BVI, where it is legal to hunt these endangered creatures. Their mission is to end this! 

Gumption 
@gumptions_learning_adventures
@gumption.official
​https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/do-what-you-can
Sea It Clear Tours
What hasn't Gumption done for the BVI?!
- Raising funds to rebuild homes after Irma
​- Windsurfed to Anegada to raise money and awareness for the local school
- Providing amazing tours of the BVI with his own glass bottom boat business
- Saving and speaking up for endangered BVI animals
Gumption was the first person to receive a loan from Sir Richard Branson as part of the Branson’s Centre of Entrepreneur Caribbean, to set up his business in 2012.
​Watch his TED talk  

Inspired by the BVI? Want to play your part? The best way to do this is to pay a visit to the islands! Check out our last blog to find your perfect charter company. Make sure to follow the above pages via the social media links to add tropical vibes to your feeds!