Resources and Media
WATCH:
exploring ethical short-term missions and orphanages
This video explores the definition of poverty as a structural issue fuelled by unequal access to resources and overconsumption. How can we challenge these structures and demand change on behalf of those that cannot demand it for themselves.
What is Poverty? Learn more about the Chalmer's Center and what we do at www.chalmers.org
First video in a six part series. This video is the first in our volunteer travel series. It's aimed at would-be volunteers who are looking for placements, and offers handy suggestions on ensuring you make responsible choices that are right for you and the organisation you'd like to help.
LISTEN:
Ethical framework
- APPLYING AN ETHICAL FRAMEWORK TO SHORT-TERM MISSIONS – Chad Irons
- APPLYING THE JUSTICE FRAMEWORK TO CHURCH MISSION PROGRAMS – Chad Irons
- ETHICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH CHILDREN IN SHORT-TERM MISSIONS – Rebecca Nhep and Katrina Gliddon
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Charity & justice
- TOXIC CHARITY: HOW THE CHURCH HURTS THOSE THEY HELP AND HOW TO REVERSE IT – Robert D. Lupton
- JUSTICE FOR THE POOR: ACCI POSITION PAPER ON POVERTY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE - ACCI Missions & Relief
- WHEN HELPING HURTS: HOW TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY WITHOUT HURTING THE POOR AND YOURSELF – Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
- PURSUING JUSTICE: THE CALL TO LIVE & DIE FOR BIGGER THINGS – Ken Wytsma
Short-term missions & volunteering
- HELPING WITHOUT HURTING IN SHORT-TERM MISSIONS – Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert with Katie Casselberry
- THE DANGERS OF VOLUNTOURISM: WHEN GOOD INTENTIONS JUST AREN’T ENOUGH – Tania DoCarmo, Charlie Smith-Brake and Julia Smith-Brake
- SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES FOR SHORT-TERM MISSIONS TEAMS – Chalmers Center
- ACCI BIBLICAL BASIS FOR MISSIONS AND DEVELOPMENT - ACCI Relief
- CHURCH GUIDE: SHORT-TERM MISSIONS AND 'ORPHANAGES' - ACCI Missions & Relief
- BE A CHILDSAFE VOLUNTEER – ChildSafe Movement
Child Protection and rights
- KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE: A TOOLKIT FOR CHILD PROTECTION- Keeping Children Safe Coalition
- CHILD PROTECTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TOOLKIT: HOW TO CREATE A CHILD-SAFE ORGANISATION- ChildHope
LEARN:
- FAITH TO ACTION
- BETTER VOLUNTEERING, BETTER CARE (BVBC) - Better Care Network
- GLOBALSL.ORG
- CHALMERS CENTER
- KINNECTED PROGRAM - ACCI Relief
