Volunteer Initiative Nepal (VIN)

About VIN

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a non-government and non-for-profit organization (NGO) which was founded by a group of development workers, educationists, advocates, social activists, cultural and tourism experts, ex-volunteers and other professionals. The organization has officially been registered under Society Act with the District Administration Office Kathmandu, Nepal (Reg No.147/062/63). This has also been affiliated to the Social Welfare Council (SWC) (Affiliation No. 20910) Nepal. VIN has been a good forum for development practitioners and professionals.



Our Mission

Our mission is to empower marginalized communities, with a focus on women and children, through enhanced education programmes and whole community training to achieve democracy and raise economic productivity.



Objectives

Education, health and environment are the fundamental requirements of any country to be developed. VIN therefore aims to promote quality education, health and environment in schools and communities conducting various activities independently and/or in association with like minded organizations.

*Provide a platform for children to explore their innate talents through establishment of Children Clubs in schools.
*Raise awareness of the need for English language and to facilitate English teaching learning environment in schools.
*Educate and work with communities regarding environmental, health and sanitation issues.
*Provide trainings and workshops for the community youths to develop life skills in them and create opportunities for self-employment.
*Provide language lessons and cultural information for people who come to Nepal to study, conduct research, and do voluntary work
*Introduce volunteers to the richness of Nepali culture and ensure a safe and memorable stay in a supportive environment.
*Support families and children suffered from armed conflict providing them basic requirements such as food, shelter and education.
*Encourage skilled professionals such as doctors, engineers, teachers, lawyers, entrepreneurs to allocate part of their valuable time to volunteer for the service of the poorer and marginalized people in the society.
*Provide Sponsored Education for children from very poor and marginalized families.
*Support to establish Community Learning Centers (CLC) to provide learning platforms for eliminating illiteracy and developing professional capacity of community people.
*Provide basic hygienic skills to the poorest people of Nepal.
*Make youths aware of HIV AIDS and Girl Trafficking and to mobilize them in the campaign.
*Equip schools and community with basic physical infrastructures.

Volunteer Programs

From its establishment in 2005, VIN has been providing most affordable (5% discount for those who book 6 months prior to the start of their volunteering) Nepal volunteer opportunities in different sectors. VIN has been mobilizing international and local volunteers in various programs providing essential trainings and counseling, which significantly contribute  to the development of poor and marginalized communities for sustainable development in Nepal.

VIN has been deploying its volunteers under volunteer Nepal Programme in teaching in schools, teacher development,  health and sanitation, child and youth development, English teaching in monastaries,  language and culture, environment and community education, teaching computer science, Construction and other material support, working in orphanages and rehabilitation centers, cultural exchange and home stay, and entrepreneurship. Through our international alliances, we work together to help communities meet local needs and some of the goals of the United Nation's Millennium Declaration.

VIN offers an offordable  volunteering opportunity for those who want to enjoy treckking and tremendous beauty of the Himalayas. They will experience the great nature, distinct culture, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Its volunteer programs are located at out skirt of beautiful valleys and villages all over Nepal, where volunteers contribute to the development of Nepali communities and enjoy a unique opportunity of travel, adventure and exploration. VIN could be your best help for voluntary work in Nepal. We have our own established projects for Summer volunteer as well.



Partnership

We believe in networking and team work. VIN therefore has been working in partnership with different like minded national and international government and non government organizations. Some of our partner organizations are: Community Based Alternative Schooling Project (CASP/JICA), District Education Offices (DEO),  Children Women Walfare Organization, Light for Nepali Children (LFNC), Nepal National Non-formal Education Network ,  European Youth Project “On Youth Hands” - APoWeR - Association for the Promotion of Women in Romania (coordinator), “Politehnica” University of Timisoara (Romania), CKU - Centre for Continuing Education (Poland), Youth Centre in Sopot (Poland), DSP Center - Center for Developing of Social Programs and Social Entrepreneurship (Slovenia), INDE – Intercooperation and Development CRL (Portugal), ABC – Association Friends of a Common Cradle (Cape Vert)

For more information please visit www.volunteeringnepal.org