Volunteer Aid Nepal places volunteers in women’s skills development projects in Nepal. Volunteers will get opportunity to work in beautiful Pokhara City of Nepal.

Project: Women project runs various weaving, sewing and dying training for unemployed women. The main objectives of the project is to empower women trainees and employees thorough handicrafts skills development training so that they can became self-supportive members of their respective communities. The majority of the women come from the outskirts of Pokhara and when .... Continue reading

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1.Background. The word Caste is derived from the Portuguese word casta, meaning lineage, breed or race. The term “caste,” when used in a cultural context, is usually in conjunction with the social division in Hindu society, particularly in India although a form of the caste system was prevalent in many ancient societies, and in particular feudal societies. In ancient India there developed a social system in which people were divided into separate close communities. These communities are known in English .... Continue reading

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The National Education System Plan, launched in 1971, made a widespread endeavour among the people for change in education in Nepal. One of its vital features was the introduction of the National Development Service (NDS) program, through Tribhuvan University, introduced in the rural areas involving students with the grassroots level people from 1974. All degree (post-graduate) level students were required to render service for one year, i.e., to work full time in village development activities. The program was an integral .... Continue reading

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1. Kisans

The dwindling community of Kisans has only about 700 members left at present. They live in the villages of Dhulabari and Dhaijan of Jhapa District. Their language is Dravidian, and their script is Uraun. The traditional name of these people is Kuntam. At present, however, they are known by various other names, such as Kuda, Kora, Mirdha, Kola, Morbha, Birhor, and Nagesia. The men have the tradition of marrying their maternal cousins (maternal uncle’s daughters). A widow may .... Continue reading

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Volunteerism and Promoting Voluntary Service in Nepal

Lalita C. Thapa

Uttam N. Malla (The contributors are both returned UNVs. Ms. Lalita C. Thapa is at present an ARR at UNDP Nepal and Mr. Uttam N. Mall is with the Nepal Bureau of Statistics.)

Volunteerism

The spirit of volunteerism is an expression of an enlightened self-interest to serve others. It comes from the compassion for humanity, having a magnanimous heart to be of help to others. Therefore, it is not so .... Continue reading

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Volunteerism in Nepal A Perspective on the Existing Policies and Practices

By Basu Dev Neupane

Introduction The terms ‘volunteer’ and ‘volunteerism’ are not new to Nepal and Nepalese society. They have deep roots in the diverse culture, lifestyle, and religions of the land. The volunteer activities here have been performed in different ways, and by several socio-cultural groups of people, since the dawn of civilisation. Due to the cultural, religious, and geographical diversity of the country, the meaning and type .... Continue reading

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Volunteer Aid Nepal invites applications from individuals and private groups for Summer Camp 2013. Summer Camp is a volunteer project

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Why volunteer in Nepal? : If you are interested in visiting a visually captivating and culturally engaging country while having a participating in an important global cause, a fulfilling opportunity is waiting for you. The country of Nepal asks for your help.

Nepal is an exciting, captivating country snugly embedded in South Asia, in the heart of the Himalayas. The Nepalese people are a melting pot of ethnicities and origins, making for a rich cultural history and a vibrant .... Continue reading

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After this experience, I think the development can be different models and styles. The western style of development can be a model for a country to improve its economy and living standards. But not all the countries in the world should follow the same model. And we also have witnessed the weakness of the western style of development. Social alienation, environmental issues are the typical examples. I saw the people in Nepal seem to be full of happiness and satisfactory. .... Continue reading

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Coming to Nepal seems an unbelievable decision in my 20 years life. The experience in the past 30 days proves that I made a good option. A totally new place for me not only a cultural shock, but also an adventure that test my potential to adjust a completely different environment. The most unique part for me is people here, I was impressed by an old man working in the field, and he can speak English well and asked us .... Continue reading

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Firstly, I would like to say thanks for the organization, Volunteer Aid Nepal and the organizer Buhvan, giving me the opportunity to participate in the social research program. It’s a special chance for me, because I merely finish my year 2 study of the undergraduate and in china, there are few such organizations. Hence, for me, it is a process to grow up and learn many things in the research. Moreover, i want to say our assistant Anu is really .... Continue reading

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It was such a excellent experience together with the Volunteer Aid Nepal. The organizer provided us very meaningful and rich activities. In training class, we got much useful information which helped us a lot in the following research program. The village, Lahachok where we did our research has beautiful scenery, friendly people and interesting culture. We met many women and learned about their life. This program for me is not only about research, but also about the attitude towards the .... Continue reading

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My experience in the village Purunchour is unforgettable for me. Although the living condition there posed some difficulties in front of us, we are still deeply impressed by the kindness of people there and finally enjoy the life closing to the nature.

Actually, the situation in the village is slightly different from our expectation. People there are not so conservation as we thought to be, and we witnessed their strong willing to change their life. Therefore, we can’t decide the .... Continue reading

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Volunteer Aid Nepal is an organization not large but energetic, young but creative. A variety of new programs, such as documentary and toilet building, that cannot be found elsewhere are provided here, and everyone can find one that most suit him/her here. This organization was founded by a group of young people who are open-minded, smart and ambitious. Being with them during these days is a great experience not only for knowing more about Nepalese people but also for staying .... Continue reading

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“I am undergraduate student of the University of Nottingham in Ningbo, China. For my major of International Communication and curious about Nepal, I came here to do the volunteer program. Volunteer Aid Nepal is a NGO which is young but very creative and energetic which open the door of communication for us, and also for Nepalese. During the two weeks of volunteering, we experienced many wonderful and exciting things which can be expressive in our whole life. Nepal is such .... Continue reading

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I am Scandinavian young women who decided to spent two months, June and July 20122 in Nepal, working as a volunteer English teacher at a Buddhist Monastery. I discovered the decision to be one of the most rewarding things I have done. A Buddhist Monastery is an interesting place surrounded by wonderful and friendly people. It is a great opportunity to break away from familiar surroundings and western culture, to question some old habits maybe discover new ones.

The weekly .... Continue reading

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I came to stay as a voluntary English teacher at Ghachok village on the 19th December 2009. Volunteer Aid Nepal, a charity in Kathmandu told us about the teaching programme in Ghachok village, we decided to come and help for a month.

After a days bus journey to Pokahra, we were guided to the village by local people in the evening. Upon arriving we were welcomed to the village by a large crowd of villagers outside the school. Garlands were .... Continue reading

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Myself and 2 other volunteers arrived in Ghachok late one Saturday evening to an overwhelming welcome. Flowers were put around our neck and red powder on our foreheads amidst loud applause. Then we were treated to the first of many many amazing, tasty, feast-like meals that we enjoyed during our stay.

Then the welcome programme continued in the village hall. After we were introduced, we each said a little about ourselves and the entertainment began. Traditional .... Continue reading

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Volunteering in Orphanage Volunteer Program was absolutely great life journey and not only in terms of beautiful landscapes but specially in scope of my internal journey. I’m already + 50 with the basic knowledge of English and it was my first trip to such a far place. I was full of doubts boarding my plane from Poland to Nepal, didn’t know what to expect. It’s hard to describe in a few words what this experience has given me. .... Continue reading

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