AFS Global Prep Program in Nepal with a Focus in Social Services
Location
- Nepal
- Pokhara
Length
2 weeks
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety
Oct 25, 2021
Jun 16, 2018
7 travelers are looking at this program
About Program
Venture into the mountains of Nepal for this impactful two-week volunteer program. From your base in the lakeside city of Pokhara, you’ll help with critical community development initiatives like renovating educational facilities or offering support to refugees from Tibet. Your daily tasks could include building tanks for drinking water or helping to improve local sanitation facilities. As you gain international volunteer experience, you’ll also get to explore Nepal’s beautiful landscape by trekking through the Himalayas. To experience vibrant city life, you and your group will visit the capital of Kathmandu and tour its tranquil temples and bustling bazaars.
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
AFS-USA is committed to providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities, including mixed heritage, foreign nationalities, and all socio-economic levels.
LGBTQIA+ Support
AFS-USA welcomes members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and actively encourages and supports their participation in all types of AFS opportunities, including studying abroad, volunteering, and hosting exchange students.
Accessibility Support
AFS-USA is committed to practicing and promoting accessibility and inclusion.
Program Highlights
- Make an impact by getting involved in community development initiatives
- Help build schools or provide resources for Tibetan refugees
- Visit Kathmandu to explore colorful markets and bazaars
- Take in spectacular views during a four-day trek through the Himalayas
- Experience Nepali culture and explore local temples, monasteries, and pagodas