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Cambodian Orphanage Shows Effects of Voluntourism

July 22, 2015

We all start with the best intentions, and want to make a positive difference in the world when we travel. But when orphanages become volunteer tourism destinations, they create incentives to direct children with living parents away from their homes, 3 out of 4 Cambodian "orphans" have a living parent. Studies show family-based care is a far better solution for these kids. 

CONNECT WITH ORPHANAGES NOT THE SOLUTION

In Cambodia, Asia, Global Poverty Tags southeast, orphanage, no, solution, tourism, voluntourism, fighting, Global Poverty, Children and Youth, Asia, Cambodia
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