The ‘Gap Year’ has become something of a rite of passage for many youngsters keen to set see the world and give something back.
But good intentions can often have unintended consequences - and the ‘white saviour’ complex can often be harmful.
Former nurse turned journalist Ryan Latto talked us through his experiences in Uganda and Tanzania, and why medical voluntourism can prove deadly for local populations.
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The ‘Gap Year’ has become something of a rite of passage for many youngsters keen to set see the world and give something back.
But good intentions can often have unintended consequences - and the ‘white saviour’ complex can often be harmful.
Former nurse turned journalist Ryan Latto talked us through his experiences in Uganda and Tanzania, and why medical voluntourism can prove deadly for local populations.
Outwith Series 2 - Episode 4: Homelessness - Too close to home with James Devoy and Karin Goodwin
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1 hour 14 minutes 38 seconds
6 years ago
Outwith Series 2 - Episode 4: Homelessness - Too close to home with James Devoy and Karin Goodwin
Too often, when discussing homelessness the first image that springs to mind is a man in a sleeping bag in a doorway on the street. But it affects many more people than that; people from all ages and backgrounds. It's a growing, largely invisible problem. So do we really understand homelessness, and can the media do more when reporting the issue?
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The ‘Gap Year’ has become something of a rite of passage for many youngsters keen to set see the world and give something back.
But good intentions can often have unintended consequences - and the ‘white saviour’ complex can often be harmful.
Former nurse turned journalist Ryan Latto talked us through his experiences in Uganda and Tanzania, and why medical voluntourism can prove deadly for local populations.
