Poverty is Not a Tourist Attraction | Jamilla Chakar

Poverty is Not a Tourist Attraction | Jamilla Chakar | TEDxKingsCollegeLondon

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3 жыл бұрын

Is 'voluntourism' a silent killer of development? A talk on why volunteering abroad is not as life changing as you might think, and the alternative ways we can contribute towards global change responsibly.
Videography credits: Restless Productions Jamilla is a nursing student with a special interest in global health. From her nursing and travel experiences she has witnessed a growing concern for the health of communities disrupted by the voluntourism industry. Through campaigning, she has discussed approaches that are more effective and sustainable whilst advocating for people most in need. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@lindakalaj2518 3 жыл бұрын

This is SO important! Amazing talk, some really clear messages and actions we need to take as a community to stop exploitation even by those who don't realise they're exploiting.

@jomelynferras4273 3 жыл бұрын

For someone that has volunteered in a "poorer" part of the world, I can definitely agree with what Jamilla is saying. Thank you for the talk, it was very insightful. 👏🏼

@margueritesheriff8935 3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right! Have done 'humanitarian' work over 7 years. Aid, creates dependency, disempowers people. Yes, there are lots of unqulafied people sent to do work they have no or little knowledge about... Thanks for sharing

@brainfm-relaxation 3 жыл бұрын

A great share, we have so many beautiful places to see in this world. Happy traveling!

@jakeb6703 3 жыл бұрын

support local infrastructure, great talk

@gregvalera7649 3 жыл бұрын

I agree on her point that voluntary work is in the same way Voluntary tourism or Voluntourism and becoming a temporary solution to the worlds poverty problem or may even promote it. I agree what are needed are sustainable long term solutions to conquer World poverty. Impressive talk and never thought about it until now.

@citizenk.6989 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information.

@chrisbrown-jw4ce Жыл бұрын

the issue seems to be more in the organisations who put these trips together surely there is worthwhile work that volunteers could do that would be helpful to the community and do not people out of work, it seems to be possible in wealthy countrys and if these companys were doing a more ethical job on these trips they could provide the intended effect to the person volunteering and the community they visit.

@mastermindcapital 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

@ponymad2008 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with it all. What is the answer to those people that do want to "make a difference" then like yourself? Should they just be told to donate money blindly and believe it is going to the right place then?

@rannydewah8549 2 жыл бұрын

Well said thank u for sharing

@francescos7361 2 жыл бұрын

Nella nostra famiglia per superare la povertà e questo è essenziale per affrontare le sfide di potenza di prepotenza in misura oceanica.

@swilliams4864 3 жыл бұрын

100% right. Volun-tourism, orphanages, and international adoption are all extremely problematic.

@miniraptor3211 3 жыл бұрын

Really good talk. Although I would like some sources from the statements kind of just thrown into the air, I still hope that this talk starts to be seen by more people.

@marcusxe3 2 жыл бұрын

It's a self fulfilling prophecy honestly. You are where you are living your good life in developed countries because your existence is at the sacrifice of some other elsewhere, whether it is exploiting the poor, colonising or leveraging off poorer places to maintain your developed lives. And sadly as noble as you sound, it is the way it is as humans.

@drvanni3265 3 жыл бұрын

♡

@pixadragon46 Жыл бұрын

Good luck with that

@DYT2 6 ай бұрын

I think you're overthinking it. It's a way to draw funds from people who like to feel good about themselves. Sure, there are other ways. But vanity is the greatest inducement to charity.

@iThiink Жыл бұрын

When I was in school, our school really pushed Volenteer Tourism. As an African Brit, this absolutely disgusts me. It's a form of colonisation, and there is no need for unqualified 18 year olds to be sent to African orphanages, and tasked to "build houses" and work as "medics". It takes away jobs from the local community. I wish all schools in the UK could see this video and understand that what they're doing is so damaging.

@pixiedust-we6bu 4 ай бұрын

This makes me sad honestly it's so dehumanising

@francescos7361 2 жыл бұрын

ndivo le piccole candele e manipolanti non vanno bene ha ragione Musk sul piano totalizzante e assiomatico non vanno bene ecco.

@francescos7361 2 жыл бұрын

Assolutamente contrari alle religioni e ste cosi spirituali non cè nessuna spiritualita solo arte ma non trascendenza che fa male sul piano religioso basta essere eroici senza meditare secondo me