Program Reviews

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) has an integrated approach to social development work. They work WITH all the local stakeholders and work towards empowering the communities through education and implementation of basic health and sanitation.
Poverty is a complex phenomenon; its causes and symptoms are complex and there is no one-fits-all solution. Education alone isn't enough, healthcare alone will create positive lasting change nor will the sole support of women's and children's programs.
VIN addresses all and after a period of 5-7 years they pull out their active presence in the community and leave the various programs to the locals to develop and continue. I believe that this holistic way of working is the only way to sustainable development.

I chose Nepal for my internship journalism and found a placement with VIN . Because I’m a student journalism, it was also a relevant choice as Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world and politically unstable. But after my experience I came to notice that Nepal is a very fascinating an rich country because all the people are just amazing.

I spent 10 weeks working with VIN making documentaries. While I was here I learned more about how VIN’s health program worked and I also made a volunteers video.

My host family an VIN’s staff were all so hospitable and during our free time we went walking, or shall I say climbing, through the community, talking and drinking tea with the members. I loved living in Tinpiple!

Internship with VIN is a so much more then being a tourist in Nepal. Living with my host family, to live with Sailadai, and to really experience the culture of Nepal!

In Nepal I've made lifelong friends that I know I can visit when I come back to Nepal. And I will never forget the enthusiasm of the members of VIN is inspirational.

Alien De Deken