Category: Human Rights

I volunteered at an orphanage, and now I campaign against it

Anna Mckeon, the Coordinator of Better Volunteering Better Care, tells the story of how she went from eager volunteer at an orphanage to dedicated campaigner to end the practice.

What does responsible international volunteering look like?

Volunteers not only have a direct impact on children in these residential care centers, but also perpetuate a greater, more systemic problem.

Sri Lanka’s new winners in the tourism game

Sumesh Mangalasserry , a sustainable tourism campaigner and director of Keralan tourism operator Kabani, reflects on a disturbing recent visit to Sri Lanka.

REI funds construction of disaster relief center in Nepal

More than $1 million has been given by REI members and co-op for earthquake relief and rebuilding since last year's earthquake in Nepal.

Indigenous community to work with tourists rather than mining

Intrepid Travel will begin to take small groups on to Olkola land in Cape York after forming a joint venture with the traditional owners

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