Through the Ethics in International Engagement & Service-Learning Project at the University of British Columbia, students composed this compelling video that considers:
- What do you think you’re doing?
- What are you really doing?
(When you serve abroad). It raises important questions and will certainly be useful in challenging other students and would-be volunteers as they consider international engagement opportunities. The EIESL Project website above also includes links to numerous additional, related resources.
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This was great. Great for students and seasoned travelers as well. As a travel “change” agent, many of the points covered in your video, are the same points I communicate to my volunteer travel participants. I tell them “they will receive more than they can ever receive.” Lets stay connected, I am encouraged by your work and want to hear more. Thank you !!
I agree Sallie. It’s so common to hear prospect volunteers to about ‘their’ experience, and what’s in it for ‘them’. This is a great video with intelligent food for thought.
Needs lot of reviews of the existing NGO s and also have to look into the development of dependency , If a project cannot self sustain after a certain period it has also to be looked into . Understanding of the host country is also very important
Bravo a must watch not only for students!