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Poverty and past conflicts have seriously affected the people of Nepal. This situation has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and turned many children into orphans. The situation is even worst in the villages and because of this; thousands of children arrive in urban centers like Kathmandu and Chitwan in search of jobs and prosperous future. Unfortunately, the reality of city is very different from the charmed life they’ve imagined. The children face torture and exploitation. Many of them work over 14-hours a day in industries, hotels, and restaurants and many of the sleep in the street.
There is no government initiative to protect the children and their fundamental rights and privileges. In this context, concerned citizens have opened orphanages and tried to house, care and educate the children. RCDP-Nepal has also recognized this reality and established children welfare centers in Chitwan and Kathmandu. Besides this, RCDP Nepal has also been working with more than 15 local organizations to rescue these children from a life of poverty and degradation. RCDP Nepal invites volunteers to help the local orphanages in their struggle to improve the lives of poor orphans. If you have a strong enthusiasm and willingness to make a positive impact in the lives of the innocent children, this is an ideal project for you.
Your activities as a Volunteer:
As a volunteer in orphanage project, you will work to better the lives of the children by caring for them and teaching them. Although this is not an English teaching placement, you will have the opportunity to teach English and conduct creative programs including games, music, art, drawing, painting, and impart health education.
If you are skilled in sewing, painting, tailoring, crafting, typing, and computing, you can teach these skills to the children as well. During your volunteer work, care for them also by making sure they eat well, sleep well, wash and change into cleaner clothes. This is a vital aspect as the love and the care that you provide will make them feel loved and vanquish any mental disturbance.
Project skills required:
No specific skills and qualifications are required to volunteer in the project. However, you must be at least 18 years of old. Volunteers should also be flexible, practical, self-motivated and open mind to learn new culture.
Project Location:
Kathmandu: Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It’s also known as the city of temples. You can find more than half a dozen ancient historical places and World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. The orphanages are located in and around Kathmandu. Each orphanage accommodates between 20 and 30 underprivileged children.
Chitwan: RCDP-Nepal has established and is operating its own orphanage at Rampur, Chitwan. The orphanage is 4 hours drive from Kathmandu. Currently, 35 orphans stay in the orphanage. In Chitwan, volunteers can enjoy elephant ride in the forest of Chitwan and witness one-horned Rhino and Bengal Tiger. You can also take part in canoeing, bird watching, and witness impressive sunrise and sunsets.
Arrangement of room/food/supervision
RCDP-Nepal manages your entire accommodation, food and supervision during your stay. You will stay either with a host family or in home base. In the homebase, you’ll share room with other volunteers and use communal toilets. You’ll be served 3 meals a day. Meals in the homebase can be local or continental. In the host family, you’ll have a room for yourself and will be served 3 local meals a day. Staying with a host family provides you with a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali lifestyle. You can even learn to cook Nepali food. Our staffs will visit you every two weeks. During the visit, we will check on your progress and make sure you’re satisfied.
