Little Princess | Conor Grennan | Talks at Google

TL;DR

Connor Grenon shares his experience of volunteering in Nepal and the challenges he faced in rescuing trafficked children.

Transcript

connor Grenon author of the memoir a little princess that eight years at the east-west Institute ewi both in Prague and EU office in Brussels where you served as deputy director for the security and governance program at the east-west is to Connor developed and managed a wide variety of projects focusing on issues such as peace and reconciliation i... Read More

Key Insights

• 🛟 Volunteering can provide a meaningful and impactful experience for both the volunteer and the community served.
• 👪 Child trafficking is a significant issue in Nepal, and organizations like Next Generation work towards rescuing and reconnecting trafficked children with their families.
• 💦 The civil war in Nepal created additional challenges for Grenon and the communities he worked in.

Questions & Answers

Q: What inspired Connor Grenon to volunteer in Nepal?

Grenon wanted to travel the world and have a good time, but realized he wanted to volunteer to make his year more meaningful. He was also drawn to Nepal for its trekking opportunities.

Q: What challenges did Grenon face while volunteering in Nepal?

Grenon encountered challenges such as the civil war and the abduction of children by traffickers. He also faced difficulties in finding and reconnecting trafficked children with their families.

Q: How did Grenon start Next Generation?

After witnessing the plight of trafficked children, Grenon founded Next Generation, an organization dedicated to rescuing and reconnecting trafficked children with their families. Grenon and his team also worked on addressing the root causes of child trafficking in rural villages.

Q: What were some of the impacts of Grenon's volunteering work?

Grenon's work had a significant impact on the lives of the children he rescued and the communities he served. He emphasizes the importance of volunteering and encourages others to get involved.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Connor Grenon, author of "A Little Princes", shares his experience volunteering in Nepal and founding the organization Next Generation.

• He encountered challenges such as rescuing trafficked children and reconnecting them with their families.

• Grenon emphasizes the importance of volunteering and the impact it can have on both volunteers and the communities they serve.