Here’s why I’m here

I read a post on Tales from the Hood* a while ago about how you shouldn’t be working in international development if you feel like you’re making a “sacrifice to help poor people.” That you are holier-than-thou because you’re doing this amazing work, giving up your good life, good salary, and personal luxuries to help save the world. I can’t agree more. It’s no sacrifice for me to work in development and be “in the field.” (I would vehemently disagree […]