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Rape In Sierra Leone; $6 A Month Docs; Volunteering Abroad editor's note Sally Deng for NPR The idea of going to a foreign country to do good is immensely appealing. That’s why volunteering abroad is a booming business – valued at about $173 billion dollars. [But do the volunteers always do good?]( Unsettled by what he saw on a medical mission he was on years ago, Dr. Lawrence Loh from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Toronto focuses on issues raised by short-term volunteer stints. He shares his experiences and views in a thoughtful opinion piece. [Read his essay here.]( Marc Silver Editor, Goats and Soda in the news Tiziana Fabi/AFP/Getty Images [Pope Francis Came To Africa With A Vision. Will It Stick?]( The pope toured three countries, calling for hope and reconciliation. Researchers have looked at past papal visits around the world to see if there's a long-term impact. [A Doctor Or Nurse Might Earn Just $6 A Month In Venezuela]( Thousands of medical workers have left the country. Those who remain at public institutions earn very low wages -- and often have to moonlight to make ends meet. [Why The Measles Surge Could Open The Door To A Host Of Other Diseases]( There's mounting evidence that the measles virus can erase our immunity to everything from influenza viruses to diarrheal disease. tweet success story Rizwan Tabassum/AFP/Getty Images [She Tweeted About Medical Waste On A Beach. Did Anyone Listen?]( Shaniera Akram, the wife of the legendary Pakistani cricket star Wasim Akram, took a walk on a Karachi beach and saw hazardous medical waste. So she issued a plea for action on social media. rape debate Nicole Xu for NPR [Why Rape Is The Topic Of A National Conversation In Sierra Leone]( Early this year, the president declared an emergency to address the issue of sexual assault -- then ended it some months later without explanation. Activists are not happy but are still hopeful. links we like Why it's [a nightmare to deliver aid to the Bahamas]( in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The Atlantic writes about the 94-year-old prime minister of Malaysia and the [lessons he holds for 70-ish presidential candidates]( in the U.S. A commentary in Global Health Now addresses the question: [Is Germany really a new leader in global health?]( The New York Times has a story about how black fashion photographers in Africa, England and the U.S. are changing the look of ["black beauty."]( What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [goatsandsoda@npr.org](mailto:goatsandsoda@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Health, Daily News, Code Switch and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Goats and Soda emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](