Voluntourism: Is There A Right Way To Give Back?

Beyond Borders by trivago

May 30, 201728:46Society & Culture

Billions of dollars go into voluntourism, but is there a right way to give back? Kerry Rodgers of Give A Day Global and David Bowen at the Grace Bay Club in Turks and Caicos share their experiences.

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