Category: Socio-economic issues

Responsible travel operators leading change in industry approach to orphanage volunteering

Following a blog campaign highlighting issues with international volunteers working in orphanages, a number of travel companies have ended such associations

Sex tourism expanding into new destinations says new ECPAT report

Report aims to raise awareness and to spur action from governments, the tourism industry and civil society organisations to end the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism

Orphanage Volunteering: Notes on Good Intentions and Disasters Left Behind

Perspectives on orphanage volunteering and alternative ideas for how to support local communities when traveling

Transcaucasian hiking trail to connect cultures and preserve historic routes

A team of international and local volunteers will begin building the ambitious Transcaucasian Trail across the Caucasus this summer. 

10 reasons why orphanage voluntourism must stop

The Family travel blogger explains why she is supporting the Better Volunteering Better Care campaign, and why orphanage voluntourism must be brought to and end

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