Category: Opinion

The Child-Centred Model of International Volunteering

Ben Lambert, the Seaver Foundation's 2016 programme coordinator and shares his thoughts and conclusions of his research, undertaken whilst a volunteer.

How national parks influence sustainable tourism development

Although generally regarded as a positive part of the Travel & Tourism industry,  national parks are not without controversy.

Small is Beautiful and Green

Unlike the big ships operators, small ship cruise companies know that to offer a small amount of people a more hands-on destination experience they need to leave the environment as they found it.

What freedom looks like for SeaWorld’s killer whales

Scientists are developing plans to release captive orcas to huge coastal sea pens where the marine mammals could lead more natural lives.

International Development Organisations on why to say “no” to orphanage volunteering

A number of leading development organisations are supporting a growing movement to discourage volunteering in orphanages abroad.

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