In Pippa Biddle’s article, she discusses the issues that arise when white people travel to developing countries to volunteer. While it is helpful to dedicate time and effort for causes, but as she states towards the end, it is better to provide resources and skilled people for these types of tasks. Another positive would be having skilled people from that country be a leader in the eyes of the younger generation.
An earlier point she made that I keep thinking back on is her acknowledging that some non-profits and service programs highlighting her past positions. I feel that, while it may be a way to encourage the volunteers, it can cement the white savior complex. It could also attract the wrong crowd who would do the volunteer work and remain unaffected.
