Volunteering has conventionally been linked to good people with good intentions. When done well, volunteering can benefit many people, communities, … More
Tag: child abuse
The traveller’s guide to dealing with street children
It’s International Street Children’s Day today. The situation of children and young people living and working on the street is … More
The trouble with parents
Parents… How do people become parents? I guess people grow up and one day decide to become (or end up being) … More
Challenging beliefs – #6: Positive reinforcement does not work on people
Bad parents and bad managers have a lot in common. Or perhaps it is just a ‘bad people’ thing. They … More
What to love about Egypt
When I talk to people outside of Egypt and I tell them I live and work in Egypt, often they … More
From the outskirts of Phnom Penh to the garbage site of Siem Reap – in the field with Mith Samlanh and Kaliyan Mith
(reblogged from http://friends-international.org/blog/index.php/from-the-outskirts-of-phnom-penh-to-the-garbage-site-of-siem-reap-in-the-field-with-mith-samlanh-and-kaliyan-mith/) As part of the 3PC Partnership Programme for the Protection of Children, Friends-International works together with nine civil … More