Our Progress
Every Creature Has A Right to Live on Earth
We begin our Moments of Gratitude series with this story from the Jhapa District in southeastern Nepal. As part of our on-going […]
Young Female Leaders Join Forces to Advance Biodiversity Conservation
Thi Thanh Than Nguyen (Conservation Education Associate) recently won a spot at the “2023 Special Training Session for Young Female Researchers and […]
Grassroots Efforts Empower Nepalis to Give a Hoot About Owls
Nepal has a remarkable diversity of owl species, 23 to be exact, and this impressive number accounts for about 10% of the […]
Our Purpose
LVDI International inspires and empowers people to protect nature
through discovery and sustainable practices.
We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.
Our Priorities
Education
We instill empathy toward nature and wildlife in children and adults.
How We Foster Stewardship
Capacity Building
We empower individuals to tackle conservation challenges and find practical solutions.
How We Advance Sustainability
Research
We use cutting-edge methodologies to improve biodiversity conservation.
How We Save Species and Habitats
Our Passion
Our Pride
Van Tuan Bui, MS
Vietnam Conservation Coordinator
Van Tuan Bui, MS
Vietnam Conservation Coordinator
Amandine Delclos, BS
Illustrator
Amandine Delclos, BS
Illustrator
Kevin Kubo, MS
Research Fellow, C.S.I.
Kevin Kubo, MS
Research Fellow, C.S.I.
Gabrielle Nagel
Wildlife Research Intern, C.S.I.
Gabrielle Nagel
Wildlife Research Intern, C.S.I.
Thi Thanh Than Nguyen, BS
Conservation Science Officer
Kefeng Niu, PhD
China Country Coordinator
Kefeng Niu, PhD
China Country Coordinator
Jeanne Aimee Norosoarinaivo, PhD candidate
Researcher
Jeanne Aimee Norosoarinaivo, PhD candidate
Researcher
Marie Irène Augustine Ramanantenasoa
Madagascar Community Development Specialist
Marie Irène Augustine Ramanantenasoa
Madagascar Community Development Specialist
Haingomalala Razafiarisoa
Madagascar Conservation Educator
Haingomalala Razafiarisoa
Madagascar Conservation Educator
Bishwanath Rijal, MS
Nepal Country Coordinator
Bishwanath Rijal, MS
Nepal Country Coordinator
Sedera Soloarimino, BE
Interim Madagascar Program Coordinator
Sedera Soloarimino, BE
Interim Madagascar Program Coordinator
Matt Wilson, ME
Webmaster
Matt Wilson, ME
Webmaster
Tianyou Yang, MS
China Program Coordinator
Tianyou Yang, MS
China Program Coordinator
Stella Yuan, MS
Researcher, C.S.I.
Stella Yuan, MS
Researcher, C.S.I.
John “Andy” Phillips, PhD
President/Chief Executive Officer
Vice President/Global Program Director