The Sustainable Tourism Report: East Africa features numerous articles about sustainable and ethical tourism in East Africa, including a piece by Mark Riley and Charlotte Beau titled, "Why Including an Orphanage Trip on a Tour Itinerary is Wrong."
The article "Why Including an Orphanage Trip on a Tour Itinerary is Wrong" discusses the case of volunteer tourism in East Africa and features the voices and stories of care leavers, or those who spent time living in institutions as children. The article ends with tips and suggestions on how those who want to help, can, and in a more ethical way that does not put vulnerable children at higher risk.
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