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“It’s complicated”: Reflections on Orphanage Volunteerism, Ethics, and Children’s Lives
I want to begin this blog by acknowledging Yusuf, the COO of Time to Help, because the conversation I’m writing about today came about through his thoughtful response to an unexpected challenge. When he reached out to LSE to share orphanage volunteering opportunities, he was met with a clear response that orphanage volunteerism is harmful, along with research to support the university’s position. How Yusuf responded is a real lesson to us all in the field. Rather than becomin
Dr Nelly Ali
Apr 208 min read
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