Donating time to serve those in need by volunteering abroad can be a personal life-changing experience as well as a meaningful contribution to the health and social well-being of disadvantaged communities.
However, it is important to understand one’s own motivation, be prepared, choose wisely, and be open to listening and learning.
“Reflect on the question: What are my goals? Are they in alignment with the goals of the in-country ophthalmologists?” Susan MacDonald, MD, co-founder and president of Eye Corps, a nonprofit in sub-Saharan Africa, said.
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