I read this article about "voluntourism" and I think it raises some valid questions. I have been aware of "voluntourism" within the past few years so this article really interested me. I will also link an article about giving to children's homes in Nepal (who to give money to and who to not give money too). I think that it is pretty universal when it comes to looking for good or bad signs in children's homes. I have experienced both the good and the bad children's homes in Nepal and I believe the article is right on.
Article 1
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/nov/14/orphans-cambodia-aids-holidays-madonna
Article 2
On Children's Homes
be sure to read the comments below the article too, very good stuff and would love to get my hands on the book "Little Princes".
Laurie
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