Volunteers Needed. The dangers of Voluntourism and Orphanage Trafficking with Barak Laub

On this episode Bryn talks to film maker and campaigner Barak Laub about his documentary Volunteers Needed and the discovery he made when travelling Nepal.  Approximately 80% of children in orphanages have at least one living parent, so why, in some parts of the world, are orphan numbers dropping whilst orphanages are increasing in number? Is it possible that well-meaning travellers looking to volunteer in an orphanage are actually part of the problem? Find our more about Barak and his campaign at: https://www.volunteersneededthefilm.com/   This podcast was produced by Blue Bear Coffee Co. and narrated by Bryn Frere-Smith. Follow us at: @bluebearcoffeeco @brynfreresmith   Books referred to in the Pod: The Jungle - Upton Sinclair Bad Aid - Dambisa Moyo Where Helping Hurts - Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert   Theme tune, Spotless Rose by Matt Tinsley