Episode 7 of this season’s Edvolution Services Podcast is out! Melisa Pubil, Sandra Carden and I are joined by Kimberly Haley-Coleman, Founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware on the issue of ethics in international service-related travel.We talk about:

•  Why ethics must be the foundation of any global service experience
• The dangers of voluntourism and how to avoid the “white savior” trap
• What community-led really looks like when done well
• How schools can prepare students for deeper cultural learning
• Balancing global travel with local impacts and carbon footprint

The truth is that no matter how well-intentioned international service trips are, there is a need to delve into the ethics of the partnerships, community engagement, systems and structures that exist in the relationships that are necessary for success at all levels. That’s the essence of this chat.