Richmond Vale Academy

Who we are

Established in 2002, Richmond Vale Academy (RVA) is a registered non-profit research and training institution situated in the Chateaubelair area of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Since opening, students from this country and from around the world have participated in courses centered on poverty reduction, environmental conservation and climate change awareness.

The Academy’s programs give students the opportunity to directly influence positive change on the environment and in communities.

As a consequence of its actions, RVA has been the catalyst that motivates and mobilises - both students and local community members - to build resilience into their lives; whilst simultaneously developing themselves personally, academically and socially.

Since 2007, the school is honored to have hosted in excess of 500 local and international students that have been divided in work and study teams. Students have participated in research activities and completed a variety of climate change adaptation projects while working with the residents of St. Vincent. It is fair to say that without the dedication, courage and ambition of these people, the Academy would not be as far along as it is.

Believing that everyone should be given the opportunity to participate, irrespective of their circumstances, the programs works with a diverse range of stakeholders ranging across cultural, social and economic boundaries. Participating members include local community and family members, international volunteers, community organisations, institutions as well as government bodies.