The myth of the heroic expat leader
After close to a decade of working in developing countries, and founding an initiative in Cambodia, I realised I had fallen into a trap. I was perpetuating a myth: that change comes from the heroics of foreigners like myself. The reality couldn't be further from the truth.
Welcome to OIC's new leader, Chenda Net
I leave OIC Cambodia in country in a far better state that I could have imagined. With structure, an exit strategy, and most importantly, the best possible people controlling its destiny. Our new leader, Chenda, is not "replacing Weh". She is entering a new position, has her own style of leadership, and will do things her way. She has my full support from afar, to make decisions her way and guide the organisation in the way that she sees fit.
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?