Isn't it time we redefine success in charities?
Never in the history of humankind have we had more potential to act. There are more charities than ever, more people volunteering overseas, more crowdfunding campaigns to support at a click of a button.And yet, amongst all of this good work, there is the underlying paradox of the entire charity sector. It is a commonly held belief that for a charity to exist, someone must remain suffering.
You’re not perfect - and that’s the best thing you could hope for
When I was a kid, I cheated in a school test. Why? Since I can remember, I was told I was gifted, talented and destined for success. My mindset was fixed, and here's how yours can affect how you work and live.
How do we know when to stop helping Cambodia?
When you turn on the TV in countries like Australia, the US or across Europe, you see images of suffering. Our first instincts are to help.The next instinct should be to ask: how do we know when to stop?
The key to productivity? Stop working
In the non-profit world, there's always pressure to keep on producing, and justifying more money to produce more. And yet, what we've found at OIC is that stopping work for one day can produce incredibly useful results.
Welcome, and goodbye: Why this is the beginning and the end
Three years ago, I founded OIC: The Cambodia Project, an initiative to establish speech therapy as a profession in Cambodia. Starting OIC from nothing has been a huge challenge. And yet, it’s time for me to say goodbye.