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POKHARA

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Nepal Older people Older people Permanent

About the project

POKHARA

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

FFN (Friendship Foundation Nepal) was established in 1991 to introduce Nepal to the world through international cooperation and promote its development through volunteering work. The organization s focus on creating a better understanding and friendship among world citizens through volunteering is valuable for building bridges between cultures and promoting global citizenship. Volunteering work can be an effective means of promoting cross-cultural understanding and cooperation. Volunteers can gain a deeper appreciation of Nepali culture and traditions by working alongside local communities while sharing their experiences and perspectives. Volunteering can also help to build trust and friendship between people from different backgrounds, leading to a more peaceful and harmonious world. Ranging from two weeks up to 10 months depending on the project, FFN has hosted more than 3000 volunteers from all over the world so farFFN s commitment to volunteering work in Nepal is commendable, as it can contribute to the country s development and promote positive change. By collaborating with local organizations and communities, FFN can identify the most pressing needs and work together to implement sustainable solutions.

💼 What the programme involves

Pokhara is located 200 kilometers (120 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu. The city is on the shore of Phewa Lake, and sits at an elevation of approximately 822m. It is the country s largest metropolitan city in terms of area. The city also serves as the headquarters of Kaski District. Radha Krishana Elders home is located on the way to pkhara city 25kilometer before the city center most of the volunteers are warmly welcome to work for elders home There are so many physical work need to done.-Physical and manual work -Construction work-Cleaning the elders home -Making food-Culture exchange -Many more ----

🏠 Accommodation on site

Simple accommodations with a local family. 

🍲 Food

Volunteers will enjoy three traditional meals a day, mostly the Nepalese traditional Dhal Bhat and Tarkari, and take turns Cooking and doing chores. Showers are available with cold water.

📍 About the location


⚠️ Requirements

Seasonal clothes, sleeping bags, work shoes, gloves, raincoats in summer, work clothes, musical instruments, games, recipes, and pictures of your home country. Pencils, pens, books, notebooks, and textbooks for the local children are highly appreciated and can be bought in Kathmandu before departing for the camp. A Positive attitude, respect, and an open mind are all required.

ℹ️ Additional information

Seasonal clothes, sleeping bags, work shoes, gloves, raincoats in summer, work clothes, musical instruments, games, recipes, and pictures of your home country. Pencils, pens, books, notebooks, and textbooks for the local children are highly appreciated and can be bought in Kathmandu before departing for the camp. A Positive attitude, respect, and an open mind are all required. If anyone would like to explore Nepal before and after the project, we will also help you find a good company for your traveling arrangements in Nepal upon your request but it is not compulsory.

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📅 Available sessions

FFN-20

20/01/2025 at 00:00 → 30/01/2025 at 00:00

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 12
♂ 0/6 ♀ 0/6

FFN-20

01/06/2025 at 00:00 → 30/09/2025 at 00:00

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–65 years old

Solidarity donation

200.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Pokhara, Nepal

Nepal

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Nepal Rupee (NPR / रूपैयाँ)

Exchange rate

1 NPR = 0.005958 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Nepal Time

Local time: 20:53 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Nepali