Sally Hetherington OAM | Ethical travel - making a difference without being a voluntourist

What She Did Next

Sally Hetherington is the CEO of Human and Hope Australia, a charity that raises funds to support and empower local communities in Cambodia, and educates people here in Australia about the negative impacts of the 'voluntourism' industry.She's also written a book titled 'It's Not About Me', which details her own experiences as a voluntourist and her journey to discovering why these types of 'volunteer abroad' trips could be doing more harm than good.Sally's story starts out like many young Australians. At the age of 25, she set off to Siem Reap - a popular tourist destination in Cambodia - to volunteer at a local school.It was intended to be a short-term career break from her corporate job... but nearly 10 years on, she has followed a very different path in the charity sector and last year, her work was recognised with an Order of Australia medal.In this episode, Sally talks about:· her entrepreneurial beginnings and her early career in the financial services sector· her family connections in Myanmar and the trip that led to her awakening as a global citizen· her experiences as a volunteer in Cambodia and what she learned about the impact of the 'voluntourism' industry on local communities· how she built up a locally led NGO in Cambodia, making herself redundant in the process· her top tips for being an ethical traveller and helping communities overseas in a positive wayCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Sally Hetherington OAM, the founder and CEO of Human and Hope Australia, a registered charity that advocates for a local approach to development and raises funds to support its partner organisation in Cambodia - a locally run, grassroots community centre in Siem Reap, which alleviates poverty through education, vocational training and community development programs. Visit humanandhope.org to donate or sign up as a Monthly Champion.You can support the work of Human and Hope by purchasing ethical handicrafts made by women who have graduated from their sewing program. Visit hopeonpurpose.org/shop and receive a 10% discount* using the code WHATSHEDIDNEXT10 (*offer valid until 30 April 2020).You can also participate in the virtual Walk to Cambodia, which kicks off on 1 April, to get fit and help raise funds to support the education of children living in poverty. Visit walktocambodia.org to register.Sally's book 'It's Not About Me' is available online: www.sallyhetherington.com

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