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This project in Nepal is distinctly different in many ways, putting plenty of emphasis on the real Nepal. This is achieved by making the best possible use of time; not least the orientation phase which is designed to create a unique relationship between the volunteer and the host nation. This enables the volunteer to feel familiar with and comfortable in the everyday life of the Nepalese people. It is in this context that you form close relationships with your homestay families, fellow volunteers and with our Nepal staff who are there to help in every way – yet not to pamper.
Vital Funding: Apart from the most important matter of hands-on volunteering, there are funds made available to the different projects with which we work. This especially applies to the children’s homes, most of whom have very limited resources and very limited other regular income, if any, and can be in dire need of the cash and the materials that we can supply. Thus, on the principle of ‘we are most needed where we are most needed’, funds are made available – much of it from the sign-up contribution made by each volunteer. At the same time, there are occasions when funds will be made available even if no volunteer is ‘on site’ as the whole purpose of a children’s home is to provide an environment in which the children feel secure. All projects with which we are involved are partially funded by us. None are wholly funded by us, as experience has shown that it is far better to avoid financial dependency on a single source.
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