"The White Savior Industrial Complex is not about justice. It is about having a big emotional experience that validates privilege.”

― Teju Cole

From Health

What Is White Savior Complex, and Why Is It Harmful?

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From The Take

The White Savior Trope, Explained



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From Naked Conversations

The Business of Voluntourism: Do Western Do-Gooders Actually Do Harm?

Content Warning: This content includes triggering or sensitive material. Child abuse, Sexual assault, Child prostitution, and abuse against disabled people are some topics mentioned. If you feel triggered, please know there are resources to support you listed below. 

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United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. It is our responsibility to amplify voices of color and bring awareness to the challenges faced by historically marginalized communities.

People from racial/ethnic minority groups are less likely to receive mental health care. For example, in 2015, among adults with any mental illness, 48% of whites received mental health services, compared with 31% of blacks and Latinx, and 22% of Asians.

To learn about best practices for treating diverse populations and to get answers to your questions from leading psychiatrists, please visit APA's Cultural Competency Webpage. If you or someone you know needs suicide or mental health-related crisis support, please call or text 1-800-273-8255 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

United Way is committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racist principles and continues to work towards preventing further isolation and mental health barriers. 

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