As part of our social welfare venture, Asia Horizon is providing shelter and education to the rural and orphan children by building and renovating schools and orphanages. Asia Horizon, in collaboration with Rural Community Development Program (RCDP), is constructing and conducting school and orphanage projects in Chitwan where hundreds of most deprived and orphan children of the country are studying on free of cost. We are currently building a new orphanage in Lamatar, near Kathmandu. We invite enthusiastic volunteers to join this project and help some of the most deprived children in the country.
Many poor and underprivileged children have no access to education and health care. Remote areas still lack proper schools and teachers. Thousands of orphans and needy children, who struggle to survive every day, do not have opportunity to get education, even if there is a school nearby. Enthusiastic volunteers make a great difference here, working in these humanitarian projects solely for the benefit of orphans and other excluded and helpless children of Nepal. There is no doubt that your contribution will be highly appreciated.
Nepal is one of the most disadvantaged and poor country in the world. A majority of Nepali people have no access to education, healthcare, employment and other modern privileges. The government is unable to provide access to education and schooling to the deprived children in remote areas. There is still dearth of school facilities for children in those areas. Besides, there are thousands of orphans and needy children who are even struggling for subsistence and it is obvious that they can not attend the school with empty stomach even if they have access to school and education facilities.
Activities as a Volunteer
Volunteers joining this project will work 4- 5 hours a day, five days a week. Volunteers will be engaged in different activities such as construction, renovation, gardening, painting, sanitation etc. You will work alongside local people, using local resources. In your free time, you can explore the area, meet the people and experience the culture of rural Nepal.
Project Skills Required
No specific qualifications are required for the school and orphanage construction and renovation project. However, volunteers joining this project should have strong desire and motivation to work for rural communities. Since the renovation and construction work demands some physical effort and strength, you have to be physically strong and perfect. Besides, a willingness to learn and respect Nepali culture and and people are highly anticipated.
Project Location
Our placements are located in Kathmandu and Chitwan.
Kathmandu: The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu is also known as the city of temples and historically significant monuments. This is why the small city has more than half a dozen of ancient historical places and heritages which are listed in World Heritage Site. Though small in size, the valley has topographical variation and cultural diversity. Besides this, the climate of the Kathmandu is also mild enough to welcome visitors year round.
Chitwan is located in plain belt of the country. It is one of the best known tourism hubs in Nepal. One can enjoy the bliss of nature by traveling Chitwan National Park, one of the World Heritages. Participants will experience Elephant riding for Jungle Safari to witness one-horned Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, crocodiles and several kinds of deer, canoeing, viewing sunrise and sunset, bird watching. Besides, Tharu village walk and Cultural immersion programs are the attractions of the place. In your free time, you can explore the wealth of culture and exciting destinations of Nepal.
Language Orientation and Cultural Immersion
The main objective of our unique language and cultural orientation program is to teach volunteers about local language, culture, religion, and ways of life in fabulous Nepal.
During the program, get orientated into basic language and culture and visit popular tourist sites in Kathmandu like Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu temple, Swoyambhunath, the holiest Buddha temple, Bouddha Stupa, Budhanilakantha etc.
Arrangement of room/food/supervision
Asia Horizon arranges a separate room along with a communal bath for volunteers in both the host families and hostel accommodations. During the first week of language orientation and sight seeing program, Asia Horizon manages you a clean and pleasant hostel having food facility where cooks prepare a variety of Nepali food (Dal, Bhat, Curry, Bread, Pickle, Tea etc). For your convenience, they will make continental and international food as well. You will live with a host family during your placement. They provide local food three times a day. Besides, Nepali people are extremely hospitable, warm and welcoming and volunteers are well respected and behaved wherever they go. Our country coordinator will introduce you to the host family and the host organization. You will also have 24/7 access to our contact person and phone number of our coordinator. |
