International volunteers and volunteer abroad programs – while extremely popular – often come under fire. Online articles pop up, written by frustrated former volunteers, complaining about the futility of westerners heading off into the unknown, to...
Okay, so you’ve decided you want to volunteer in Africa. You’ve done your research and found an amazing grassroots organization that supports locally-led initiatives. You’ve been accepted to the program and have purchased your air tickets. You’re scouring the internet...
