2. In 2006, our founders left home to do their own international volunteering. What did they find? Africa is not the Africa you see on TV. Make-work projects. Exorbitant prices. 3. VOLUNTOURISM is one of the fastest growing trends in tourism and has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Its a sector fraught with ethical issues but one bursting with opportunity. 4. THE OPPORTUNITY Create safe spaces for cross-cultural dialogue. Create positive, lasting change in the world. Give someone a new perspective on their own world. 5. CHALLENGES AND ISSUES Whats wrong with voluntourism? 6. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKFjWR7X5dU 7. ETHICAL TRAVEL At the crux of Operation Groundswells philosophy is 8. WE WANT TO: Experience the world in a genuine way. Respect the cultures we interact with. Make a meaningful difference. Learn from our local peers. Foster independence. Grow, evolve, and continue to engage. All on the cheap. 9. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING Learning service through 10. VOLUNTEERING Community-led 11. ALUMNI PROJECT FUND It doesnt stop there. 12. QUESTIONS? Who has /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 13. Stay Connected! @OGbackpackers OperationGroundswell www.operationgroundswell.com
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