About VIN

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a non-governmental, non-for-profit organization which was founded in 2005 by a diverse group drawn from development workers, educationalists, social activists and other professionals. VIN is officially registered under the Society Act with the District Administration Office Kathmandu (Reg No. 147/062/63), and is also affiliated to the Social Welfare Council Nepal (SWC) (Affiliation No. 20910). VIN focuses on community-based projects involving local volunteers backed up by international volunteers.

Mission

VIN’s mission is to empower marginalised communities, with a focus on women and children, through enhanced educational programs and community training to promote equality, economic wellbeing and basic human rights.

Objectives

VIN aims to give people the right tools and knowledge to help themselves. The focus is on helping women and children through special educational programs and community training projects conducted independently and/or in association with like-minded organizations.

Specific objectives include:

• To help make women self-reliant through a number of initiatives including literacy classes; income generation projects; savings and credits groups and raising awareness on health, sanitation and the environment.
• To support and provide facilities for early childhood development, encouraging a good, basic foundation for young children at the start of their education.
• Provide a platform for children to participate in non-formal creative activities, as well as making them aware of their basic rights, through the establishment of Children Clubs in schools.
• To help children who have suffered as a result of the conflict to regain access to education.
• Provide sponsored education to disadvantaged children including orphans, conflict victim children and children from very poor and marginalized families.
• Provide community youths with English language classes; a youth club forum in which to enhance their social and professional skills and with the opportunity to volunteer within their local community.
• Raise awareness of the need for English language skills and to facilitate the teaching of English within schools, monasteries and nunneries.
• Help ensure the quality of education being provided, through conducting teacher training workshops, seminars and exchange visits.
• Provide resources and healthcare professionals to assist the health post, which services the local community.
• Raise awareness of the benefits of good sanitation and provide education in personal hygiene.
• Offer support in the establishment of a Community Learning Center (CLC) to provide learning platforms for eliminating illiteracy and for developing the professional capacity of community people.
• To support orphanages through offering financial assistance for education, food and clothing, and through the placement of volunteers.
• Introduce volunteers to the richness of Nepali culture and ensure a safe and memorable stay in a supportive environment.

Volunteer Programs

Since its establishment in 2005, VIN has been offering extremely competitive and affordable fees for volunteer opportunities in Nepal. VIN has been mobilizing international and local volunteers in its various programs, helping make a sustainable difference in the most marginalised communities and improving the lives of Nepali people.

VIN has been deploying volunteers in its own community projects. Volunteer Program includes: women's empowerment, teaching in schools, teacher development, health and sanitation, child and youth development, English teaching in monasteries, 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. Through our international allian

ces, we work together to help communities meet local needs and some of the goals of the United Nation's Millennium Declaration.

VIN offers an affordable volunteering opportunity for those who want to enjoy trekking 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.

Adventure Program

With many volunteers' request, VIN now also organizes affordable adventure programs, e.g. Trekking, sightseeing, Bunge Jump, White water rafting, Jungle safari through our partner institutes. The cost will be a way cheaper and it also gives a little money for the organization's projects in the community. So you can make many things in one with VIN. We ensure your memorable and life changing experience with us. Watch Our Children's Dance Here