An African’s Message for America

Cassandra Herrman, New York Times Opinion Pages

This video features Boniface Mwangi, a Kenyan photojournalist and activist, as he speaks with students and volunteers in the United States about international volunteering. Mwangi urges volunteers to focus more on serving their own local communities and allow Africans to determine what is best for Africa. “Africa does not need a savior,” he says. “If you want to come and help me, first ask me what I want, then we can work together.”