The grass is always greener elsewhere for western expats,says one development worker
If I had to describe the western expat aid workers I’ve worked with in one word, it would own to be ‘hyper’. Most of the time they’re running around the office – hardly ever on the ground in the communities they’re meant to work in – checking, or controlling,advising, shouting, and trying to help,working late into the night. I’ve seen locals stare at them like they are a TV note on like a flash forward. Related: Secret aid worker: How can we fight inequality if we live as privileged expats? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com