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39 min
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Outwith Series 2 - Episode 5: A Gap Year to Kill For with Ryan Latto Outwith
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The ‘Gap Year’ has become something of a rite of passage for many youngsters keen to set see the world and give something back.
But good intentions can often have unintended consequences - and the ‘white saviour’ complex can often be harmful.
Former nurse turned journalist Ryan Latto talked us through his experiences in Uganda and Tanzania, and why medical voluntourism can prove deadly for local populations.
The ‘Gap Year’ has become something of a rite of passage for many youngsters keen to set see the world and give something back.
But good intentions can often have unintended consequences - and the ‘white saviour’ complex can often be harmful.
Former nurse turned journalist Ryan Latto talked us through his experiences in Uganda and Tanzania, and why medical voluntourism can prove deadly for local populations.
39 min