Who is volunteering really for?
Chih Tong Lee |
TEDxYouth@ISPrague
• October 2019
Chih Tong firmly believes in the value and transformative power of service. Her talk is inspired by her experiences volunteering with various local and international organisations. Reflecting on her role as a guilty contributor to the ‘voluntourism industry’, Chih Tong asks how she might gain control of her service experiences. She examines the impacts of voluntourism, and calls for a more authentic approach. A Chinese-born international student, Chih Tong’s has been shaped by her many experiences visiting dramatically different parts of the world. After completing high school, she hopes to continue volunteering, creating a social ripple effect wherever she lives.