Voluntourism: the right way

Though the intentions of voluntourism programs and those who participate in them are virtuous, the actual impact can often be largely negative on the local communities involved. Sally Hetherington learned this first-hand when she bought a one-way ticket to Cambodia at the age of 25, hoping to make a difference. It’sNotAboutMe is Sally’s manifesto after she witnessed the harm that voluntourism programs had on communities in Cambodia. The book sets out to challenge preconceived beliefs about the best ways to help developing countries, and offers more sustainable and ethical alternatives.