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What kind of cultural preparation do staff, volunteers, and donors really need before embarking on a short assignment overseas? Here, I argue that it is…
Continue reading → Why Intercultural Competence Matters in Short-term Assignments
Assessing someone’s intercultural competence is one of the most difficult things to do in an interview process, so let's drill down into one question you…
Continue reading → Assessing Intercultural Competence in One Question
Site visits play an important role in helping funders determine which organizations and causes to allocate resources to, but unfortunately these engagements are also ripe…
The "Volunteer as Learner" is one of the least explored roles in voluntourism. Hear Caliopy's take on why we need to talk more openly about…
Continue reading → VIDEO: In Defense of the Volunteer a as Learner
Nonprofits have come a long way in our understanding of the potential harm that can be done by exploitative fundraising campaigns. However, we still struggle…
Continue reading → Where Do You Stand? The Hottest Issues in Storytelling Ethics Today