5 Pitfalls of Voluntourism
Charging travelers for volunteer opportunities abroad can be a lucrative revenue stream, but do these short-term assignments do more harm than good? So much of…
3 Fallacies of Voluntourism
In 2019 at the Global PDX Conference, I moderated a panel called “Voluntourism: Power, Privilege, and New Possibilities.” We didn’t shy away from the controversies…
5 Ways to Incorporate Equity into Your Virtual Events
While virtual experiences continue to be the only way we can connect with our supporters during this pandemic, many organizations are wondering what more they…
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Evaluating Equity in Suppliers and Tour Operators
In the fall of 2019, I was speaking with a client about creating a process for vetting prospective tour operators around equity. Her organization has…
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Difficult Dialogues with Curiosity and Intention
We live in a time when remaining silent on critical issues is no longer possible. Even if we have been living lives of relative comfort—the…
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