WOMEN S LIFE SKILLS

CODE: VINLMTV01-A-2021/22

Work:

Women s Life Skills aims to uplift disadvantaged women in Nepal by addressing issues such as education/literacy, financial well- being, health and women s rights. VIN adopts an integrated approach to women s empowerment. We believe that doing everything from teaching women about health to teaching leadership skills and the art of communication empowers them in every respect. Join us and help us forge a better future for the disadvantaged gender of Nepal.Daily Activities-Teach, with VIN staff, women s rights, health, English and basic account keeping.-Lead activities that teach life skills, e.g. leadership skills, decision making, communication, problem solving and coping with stress.-Provide other support depending on your skills and needs of the local community.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living conditions at the host family/ hostel are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area but have separate sleeping rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag.The food will be provided in Nepali standard i.e. dal bhat (rice, lentil soup, vegetables, pickle, eggs).

Location and leisure

Kathmandu, Nuwakot, and Okhaldhunga If you arrive early or if you re planning on staying in Nepal after your work camp finished, VIN also organizes weekends travel tours to Chitwan Jungle Safari, Pokhara, Nagarkot at an additional cost if you are interested.

Project hosted by

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a NGO with the mission to empower marginalised communities through inclusive and holistic development programmes. This is done through the following project areas: - Education - Health and Environment - Economy - Basic Infrastructure Within the above project areas, we conduct the following programmes: - Women s Empowerment - Children s Development - Youth Empowerment - Disaster Risk Reduction - Environment and Conservation - Public Health and Medical Care https://www.volunteersinitiativenepal.org/

Directions to meeting point

VIN staff will pick each volunteer from the airport. The volunteers are requested to send their flight details to VIN on time so that we can send our staff with your name card and VIN s Logo.

Additional comments

Fee for four weeks volunteering is 625 Euro, then 85 Euro for each extra week. Placements out of Kathmandu Valley cost extra depending on travel distance.