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                    <title>Volunteer in Nepal</title> 
                    <link>http://vinnepal.tigblog.org/post/370693</link> 
                    <description><![CDATA[Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a non-government and non profit organization (NGO) which was founded by a group of development workers, educationists, advocates, social activists, cultural and tourism experts, ex-volunteers and other professionals. The organization has officially been registered under Society Act with the District Administration Office Kathmandu, Nepal (Reg No.147/062/63). This has also been affiliated to the Social Welfare Council (SWC) (Affiliation No. 20910) Nepal. VIN has been a good forum for development practitioners and professionals. <br />
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From its establishment in 2006, VIN has been providing most affordable (15% discount who books before 6 months of volunteering) Nepal volunteering opportunities in different sectors. VIN has been mobilizing international and local volunteers in various programs providing essential trainings and counseling, which contribute significantly to the development of poor and marginalized communities of Nepal. <br />
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VIN has been deploying its volunteers under volunteer Nepal Programme in teaching in schools, teacher development,  health and sanitation, children clubs facilitations, child and youth development, English teaching in monastaries, Vocational education, Child sponsorship and scholarship, language and culture, environment and community education, teaching computer science, Construction and other material support, working in orphanages and rehabilitation centers, cultural exchange and home stay, and entrepreneurship. Through our international alliances, we work together to help communities meet local needs and some of the goals of the United Nation's Millennium Declaration.<br />
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VIN offers an offordable  volunteering opportunity for those who want to enjoy treckking and tremendous beauty of the Himalayas. They will experience the great nature, distinct culture, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Its volunteer programs are located at out skirt of beautiful valleys and villages all over Nepal, where volunteers contribute to the development of Nepali communities and enjoy a unique opportunity of travel, adventure and exploration. <br />
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Our mission is to empower marginalized communities, with a focus on women and children, through enhanced volunteer programmes and whole community training to achieve democracy and raise economic productivity. <br />
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					<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT</pubDate> 
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