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A Glimpse At Post-Earthquake Challenges
One of the regions in Nepal hardest hit by the earthquake. Winter has arrived and a unique group faces uncertainty. Story from The Telegraph
Using The Gap Year
Good article on student, Kristian Gaylord using “down” time to get involved at great heights both literally and figuratively. You can do the same through FVIN
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Kokua Nepal Day
Kokua—the Hawaiian word for “cooperation.” It’s a fitting description for a day dedicated to supporting earthquake relief in Nepal. The stories and images coming from our partners in Nepal show local youth joining together and organizing clean-up crews, food distribution, … Continue reading
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Alexis Baghdadi, Winner of FVIN’s “Professional Volunteer Travel Award!”
Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) has a great need for professional volunteers to spend extended time giving service to their organization in country. In an effort to help them find the best professional volunteer for their needs at the moment, Friends of … Continue reading
Chaupadi- Dealing with difficult cultural differences
For a travel-lover, living in the midst of another culture is exciting and intriguing. It can also be downright awkward and call into question one’s own value system. One of the things I struggled with during my stay in Nepal … Continue reading
191 Families get Access to Safe Water in Baglung
Baglung District, 170 miles (275 km) west of Kathmandu, recently received new resources for clean water. The project was made possible by local Arnakot Deurali Drinking Water and Sanitation Project (ADDWSP) with financial assistance from Unica Foundation of the Netherlands. … Continue reading
Workforce of Men‚ Women Same but Wages Different
There are improvements occurring but pay disparity still exists. Help the improvement continue. Work with Volunteers Initiative Nepal.
Spike Lee’s Documentary Short: Throw Like A Girl
A terrific look at a young lady who’s become a beacon for girl empowerment. Honor student, athlete, big sister, already a leader in her circle. “Throw Like A Girl” film Stories like this are happening worldwide, be a part of … Continue reading
200‚000 Marigold Garlands being Imported for Tihar
The Tihar festival continues this week, in Nepal. Here’s an article from the Himalayan Times speaking to marigolds (traditional flower for the festival) being imported because of high demand. While volunteering in Jitpurphede in 2011, marigold fields were prominent. You … Continue reading
Happy Tihar Everyone!!!
The Tihar Festival is beginning today in Nepal (October 21st). 5 days full of a combination of our Christmas and 4th of July. Exchanging of gifts, stringing of lights, decorations, tons of food, singing, dancing. Kathmandu, Nepal (photo: Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty … Continue reading
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