PERMACULTURE (SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION)

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Nepal Farming Environment Farming Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

We are a not-for-profit, non-governmental volunteer organization (NGO) based in Kathmandu, working for marginalized & disadvantaged communities of Nepal. International Volunteering in Nepal is one of the strategies we use to empower rural communities. We have deployed thousands of national and international volunteers in Nepal. The community service volunteer has significantly impacted to achieve our mission.

Our mission is to empower marginalized communities through equitable, inclusive, and holistic development programs.

As one of the responsible community service organizations, our mission is to empower marginalized communities through equitable, inclusive, and holistic development programs. Our volunteer organization welcomes volunteers in Nepal from all over the world to achieve this mission.

Our Approach: We are probably the first volunteering organization offering volunteer opportunities to use a fully holistic approach to community development. We believe education, health & environment, economy, and basic infrastructure are the major pillars of community development. Our community programs support these development pillars. Hence, we focus equally on all four development pillars while implementing our projects. We have designed all our International Volunteering in Nepal projects based on these four pillars of development.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will be working with the farmers who are trained by our partner in permaculture. The tasks usually involve manual work like designing the farm based on the permaculture principles, cultivating crops, weeding, irrigating, collecting materials, digging, etc. Volunteers will also support farmers in making organic fertilizers like compost. They will observe, interact, learn and implement.

🍲 Food

📍 About the location

Okhaldhunga district, which is 250 km from Kathmandu. It takes one day of travel by busa hilly and mountainous region surrounded by woods and fields. VIN also organizes travel tours like Chitwan Jungle Safari, Pokhara, Nagarkot for extra costs if you are interested after your work camp.

🎒 Leisure activities

Okhaldhunga, in Nepal, offers visitors a plethora of captivating activities. Surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes, the area provides ample opportunities for hiking and trekking, with trails offering breathtaking views of the mountains and surrounding nature. Exploring local villages provides insight into the daily lives of residents, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the local culture and traditions. Additionally, Okhaldhunga is home to several temples and Buddhist monasteries, offering opportunities to learn about local spirituality and religion. Don't miss the chance to indulge in authentic Nepalese cuisine at local restaurants, featuring dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. The region's rich biodiversity allows for wildlife and bird watching, offering glimpses of diverse flora and fauna. Whether participating in local festivals, relaxing amidst the serene environment, or simply enjoying the natural beauty, Okhaldhunga promises a truly enriching experience for all who visit.

⚠️ Requirements

Basic English should be spoken among the participants.

Application for Placement Booking: Volunteers must apply to our partner organizations in their own country, attach their updated resume / curriculum vitae (CV) with two referee contact details (referees can be for their work/university/family) and then await confirmation from our partner for acceptance. They will have to provide a photocopy of their passport and of their visa, as well as a passport photo.