📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
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💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will be working to establish an organic agriculture farm in Kavresthali village nearby Kathmandu. The work will depend upon the season but may include planting and harvesting different crops. Volunteers will also work to maintain the farm area by cleaning, weeding and watering. The work will also include caring for the animals (goats, cow and chicken). Volunteers will also organize a workshop advising local people on ways to improve their agricultural practice, in particular working with the local women's group. The volunteers will share their knowledge with the local people to help the development of the village and improve the economic prospects of the villagers.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay together at the project house. The project house has basic toilet and shower facilities. Sleeping mats are provided but volunteers will need to bring a sleeping bag. Volunteers will work together to prepare traditional Nepali foods. The traditional food of Nepal is Dhal Bhat (lentil soup, rice and vegetable curry). If volunteers would like to introduce the other members of the group to traditional food from their own country we recommend you bring some ingredients with you in advance.
📍 About the location
The workcamp will take place in Kavrethali village of Kathmandu district, 8km from the center of Kathmandu. The volunteers will be staying in a typical Nepali village. The local population are friendly and welcoming, they mostly work as farmers. In 10-15mins walk from the house the volunteers can reach a small town where amenities such as banks, shops, post office and internet cafe are available : A one day trek of Kakani (1900+ Mt.), sight seeing of Kathmandu valley, visiting Osho Meditation center (tapoban) etc. The workcamp village is situated close to Kathmandu and in their free time volunteers will be able to visit a number of UNESCO world heritage sites including the Buddhist temples at Swayumbhunath and Boudnath. A visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square and one of the biggest Hindu temples at Pashupatinath will provide volunteers with a fascinating insight into religious life in Nepal. Nepal also has many important religious and local festivals during the year, and depending on the date of the project it may be possible to participate in the celebration.
ℹ️ Additional information
the orientation day will be held one day in advance of the start of tthe project (15/mar/2014) extra camp fee '200