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JS commented on the article |
I had a similar experience with a group of college students. Everyone went home feeling like they'd done a great service, and I went home feeling sick to my stomach. I was embarrassed to have been part of the experience. My question is this: is there any suitable way for rich American college students (and high school) to get involved? These service trips are increasingly popular, and the desire to experience other cultures in a more intimate, less touristy way is not a bad thing. They go in groups because they don't know yet how to travel to a village alone. What should these well-intentioned students be doing?
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JS commented on the article |
I had a similar experience with a group of college students. Everyone went home feeling like they'd done a great service, and I went home feeling sick to my stomach. I was embarrassed to have been part of the experience. My question is this: is there any suitable way for rich American college students (and high school) to get involved? These service trips are increasingly popular, and the desire to experience other cultures in a more intimate, less touristy way is not a bad thing. They go in groups because they don't know yet how to travel to a village alone. What should these well-intentioned students be doing?
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JS commented on the article |I just read this call to action for Global Health Systems Impact Analysis, published in Lancet: http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(09)61212-5/fulltext?_eventId=login#
Do you know if this is part of the discussion of health systems at the G8? I'm not sure what would be involved in such analysis, but it seems to me like in many cases it would be worth the trouble. Just wondering what you thought.
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JS commented on the article |Thanks for your helpful information and links. I keep seeing photos of pigs alongside articles, and I think they're misleading. We don't get it from pigs or pork, not to mention the fact that in all their cuteness pigs seem to make light of the sad consequences some people have experienced. Maybe a photo of handwashing or of a non-physical friendly greeting would reinforce the takeaway message of these articles. Not as cute, but maybe more useful?
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JS commented on the article |
Thanks for your helpful information and links. I keep seeing photos of pigs alongside articles, and I think they're misleading. We don't get it from pigs or pork, not to mention the fact that in all their cuteness pigs seem to make light of the sad consequences some people have experienced. Maybe a photo of handwashing or of a non-physical friendly greeting would reinforce the takeaway message of these articles. Not as cute, but maybe more useful?
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JS commented on the article |Alanna--I read your blog every day. You're prolific and smart and have a great variety of material. I read several global health blogs, but yours is best for someone new to the field like me. I'm glad you'll post more about jobs, as I'm still looking to find out how I fit in.I'd like to hear more about these things: issues in Latin America, specific projects that work and why, health communications. And posts about projects/experiences you've personally been involved with are always the most engaging. Thanks for all of this. JSW
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JS commented on the article |
I'm very interested in health education. Do you know examples or organizations that you think are doing it especially well?
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JS commented on the article |An interesting idea that I was unfamiliar with. Have there been any studies on this? It seems that tea also has other health benefits, and that people who drink team would also drink regular water.
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JS commented on the article |Thanks for the story--and glad it went well for your dad. While you're being personal...why are your parents living in the field with you?
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