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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote] I did that in Peace Corps after college. Those paid for gap year programs in developing countries are paid for tourism by rich kids. They do not have the experience/training to add value nor are there long enough to make an impact. They should wait tables for a year and just send the money. It would be more helpful to the beneficiaries.[/quote] I totally agree with respect to the one week, or even one month, programs, but do you really think that an 18-year old working in a third world country for an entire year couldn't contribute something meaningful?[/quote] That is why I am saying they should stay home and wait tables then donate money. No. It's poverty tourism. [/quote]
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