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Category Archives: Volunteering with VIN
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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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
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
Why Choose Nepal – By Sadie Green
Why Choose Nepal? Why Volunteer in Nepal? Nepal is a country of sublime beauty, both scenic and cultural. The astounding natural landscape, myriad of attractive activities, and the well-preserved and exotic cultures make this country one of the most compelling … Continue reading
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Interested in joining a great cause? By Janelle R. Jones, FVIN President
My name is Janelle, and in 2008, I found myself at a crossroads. I’d worked for eight years at an online marketing company that was twenty people strong when I joined, went through three acquisitions, grew to four hundred strong … Continue reading
My Teaching Experiences as a VIN Volunteer, By Thomas Jones
Former Volunteer, Thomas J. – Wed May 09, 2012 @ 07:28PM Thomas J. was a VIN volunteer teaching English to 6th & 7th graders in Jitpur, Nepal, 2011. The past couple of days have been unique. Previously I was finding the … Continue reading
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