Hannah Ward has a problem with voluntourism.

Hannah Ward is an experienced volunteer, most well known for her welfare roles in UN Youth and as a volunteer ambulance officer with St. John. Currently in her third year at Victoria University studying a BA in Development Studies and Public Policy, Hannah is passionate about a diverse range of things, from diplomacy to education to volunteering. Whilst teaching in Zambia for six weeks earlier this year, Hannah made a number of observations about the ethical issues around volunteering, which she shares in her talk. Hannah Ward is an experienced volunteer, most well known for her welfare roles in UN Youth and as a volunteer ambulance officer with St. John. In her third year at Victoria University of Wellington studying a BA in Development Studies and Public Policy, Hannah is passionate about a diverse range of things, from diplomacy to education to volunteering. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx