When I set out to build my business in the travel industry, I knew there had to be a philanthropic approach. Going back as far as I can remember —…
Meet the Journalist Leading Socially Responsible Trips in Africa
Jacky Habib is a freelance journalist and founder of New Lens Travel, a social enterprise fostering connections between tourists and local storytellers in Africa. Get her tips for travelers and…
Before Volunteering Abroad with Your Family, Make Sure You’re Doing Good
Where is your money going? Image by Pixabay user HeatherPaque. Volunteer work in a foreign country conjures images of travellers working with some of the poorest members of our global community…
Voluntourism: Who Benefits?
Who gets the most out of voluntourism? Image by Ann Santori. The ethics of so-called “voluntourism” have been a topic of discussion (both within the travel community and outside its…
How One Woman Makes The Difference
“Be the change you want to see in the world”- Mahatma Gandhi There’s no telling what a week in Guinea-Bissau will bring.  It’s been a truly thrilling one for me….
What to bring away from Kony2012
It’s been roughly two weeks since Invisible Children’s Kony 2012 campaign and video went viral. The video has sparked a flurry of status updates, tweets, articles, and video responses. (see see here,…