I am deeply grateful for the privilege of getting to spend time with these women. Many of them were married at a young age and received very little education, but their determination to learn is inspiring. Getting to know them has given me a deeper appreciation for all the opportunities I have had in my life and it is incredibly …
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The construction was working on a community park. The local children worked with us on moving dirt with the wheelbarrows – very nice to see them care about their park and interest in us. The only downside in the project was that it was monsoon season which made outdoor work difficult. Comments on local team, food and accommodation Local accommodations …
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Hi my name is Kai. I spent 3 weeks in Nepal. Through culture week I got a real taste for the city of Katmandu – chaotic streets, crammed buses, lots of very friendly people and interesting foods. My favourite place was Pokhara – a smaller city built in the Nepalese jungle with snow covered mountains in the background. This place …
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Overall one of the best experiences of my life. I was immersed in the Nepali culture. Interacting with the locals, learning what daily life is like in Nepal. Volunteering was great! Hard work, but rewarding at the same time. Best part was spending time with the other volunteers. All like minded people, there for the experience and trying to help …
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I’ve been passionate about traveling and getting to know different cultures for more than ten years. Growing up, I realized that helping people is one of the most incredible opportunities in life. Some years ago I set a goal: I want to be a volunteer abroad. After searching about countries and organizations, I chose to be a join a program …
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