A few weeks ago, two millennial women created the “Barbie Savior” account on Instagram, poking fun at every traveler who takes selfies while volunteering abroad. The account satirizes the white savior complex of volunteers who enter developing countries without any awareness of how their presence could potentially harm the areas they visit.
Check ‘White Savior Barbie’ Instagram Skewering Your Volunteer Selfies
by
Amanda Machado
Apr 26, 2016
The account now has over 66k followers. Check out of some of the greatest hits from the account below:
A photo posted by Barbie Savior (@barbiesavior) on
Trending Now
For Multi-Sport Days, Nothing Beats Whistler in Spring
Mar 17, 2025
Sponsored
Birdwatching in Saskatchewan: How to Spot the Province’s Most Stunning Birds
Feb 28, 2025
Sponsored
23 of the Bluest, Clearest Waters on the Planet
Mar 28, 2025