Every year, hundreds of children leave their poor villages and travel to cities in search of work. These children are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their development. After coming to cities, most of them work as child laborers in restaurants, hotels, and factories. Through education and compassion children are empowered to challenge a life of further poverty and exploitation. Volunteers focus on educational training which consists primarily of English language classes. Besides ... (more details)

Volunteers help shape young lives in Nepal by sharing their English skills and teaching talents. They teach English to elementary school children ranging in age from 6-13 years. Many schools lack the funds to provide effective English language training. Native or fluent English speakers with or without formal teaching experience can contribute greatly to a child's educational development.  Volunteers teach school courses in collaboration with local English teachers. Volunteers are al... (more details)

Environmental degradation is a significant concern in Nepal. Problems such as loss of bio-diversity, deforestation, soil erosion, and environmental pollution threaten human survival. Environmental conservation projects address these issues directly through community education and collaboration and hands-on conservation work. Volunteers participate in programs to develop medicinal plants, support local farmers with crop development and seed distribution, assist in erosion control planting effo... (more details)

A lack of health care education, medical services and resources in Nepal has lead to much unnecessary suffering. In Nepal, there is an average of one doctor for every 12,612 Nepalese. Without adequate time and resources, local doctors are unable to effectively treat all of their patients. Volunteers for health care projects assist local doctors and medical staff with the treatment of patients. Volunteers are also involved in other hospital activities such as record keeping, sanitation, nutrit... (more details)

Volunteers can choose to attend one of several short-term volunteer camps. Through physical or technical work, volunteers contribute to many projects that directly aid local communities. The camps last two to three weeks and volunteers are expected to work 20 to 30 hours a week. Volunteers will work together with other volunteers from around the world on projects that include reforestation, hospital or school construction/renovation, village renewal projects, sustainable eco-tourism, or wildl... (more details)