Ethical Volunteering

4 05, 2022

How Philanthropic Travelers Can Avoid the Unscrupulous Side of Volunteering Abroad

2022-05-04T10:19:11-07:00

It’s no wonder the world of “voluntourism” has become a $3 billion a year industry. Volunteers get to travel internationally and out of pocket costs are nominal since volunteers are essentially trading the experience for their skills. And, of course, there is the good feeling side of helping make the world a better place.
How Philanthropic Travelers Can Avoid the Unscrupulous Side of Volunteering Abroad2022-05-04T10:19:11-07:00
5 08, 2020

Chris Selley: This toxic voluntourism is not how to change the world

2020-08-05T11:01:56-07:00

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took time out of his Thursday afternoon to explain to finance committee members just how excellent the plan to have WE Charity administer the Canada Student Service Grant program was.
Chris Selley: This toxic voluntourism is not how to change the world2020-08-05T11:01:56-07:00
30 07, 2020

Who does ‘voluntourism’ actually help? Trips run by WE and other charities draw skepticism

2020-07-30T10:54:07-07:00

Part of WE Charity’s overseas trips allow people from North America to “step into the shoes of Maasai warriors” in Kenya, or “experience a shamanic ceremony and get hands-on weapons training” in Ecuador. The trips, offered through WE’s for-profit arm ME to WE, cost over US $4,000.
Who does ‘voluntourism’ actually help? Trips run by WE and other charities draw skepticism2020-07-30T10:54:07-07:00
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