Children's Health & Social Care in Rural Nepal

Project Description

In the foothills of the Himalayas is the village of Shermathang.The previous health centre, together with the school, was forcibly closed during the Maoist conflict. The School was re-opened in 2009, and cares for 150 children-40 of whom are boarders in the school's very basic accommodation.The community recognises that the children will benefit from basic healthcare provision, and is currently working with Dhulikhel Hospital to open an official health centre - volunteer input will be valuable and valued.

The staff and village women are dedicated to the wellbeing of the children in their care, but have had little or no healthcare training. Volunteers will work with these local people to share essential healthcare skills for the village. This will be very much a hands-on role - volunteers will need to have the ability to share simple but life-saving knowledge and techniques.

Accommodations

Volunteers will stay with local families, where you will have your own private room and shared living areas and facilities, with a solar shower and simple Asian style lavatory. All meals are provided and taken together with your hosts

Cost

From $1765 USD - based on a 4-week placement with full-board homestay

Longer placements are welcome and are costed on a reducing sliding scale - please ask for details

To see a breakdown of how and where your money is spent, please visit the relevant project page.

This Cost Covers...

Included:

airport transfers on arrival and departure, city tour and 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, transportation to and from the village, full local orientation, social event with the community, weekend hikes, local SIM card/cell phone, project & placement liaison, project donation – used for the purchase of essential equipment to facilitate your work in the project.

Best Suited For...

Individual or groups of up to 4 people

Volunteers need to be over the age of majority, and reasonably fit.

Particularly welcome will be volunteers with any of the following skills - paediatrics, health care, social work, first aid, midwifery, nutrition, nursery nursing and early childhood development

How to Sign Up

Please apply at least 3 months before you wish to travel.

You can fill in a registration on site at www.travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk

Registration is absolutley FREE - it neither commits you to anything nor costs you anything (other than a few minutes of your time!) but is an essential beginning for us to create a well-matched and rewarding volunteer placement for you.

Or email kate@travel-peopleandplaces if you any questions and need additional information


Children's Health & Social Care in Rural Nepal
Rajasthan - Primary Education Development
Siem Reap - Community Health & Social Care
Building Livelihoods in Amazonian Manu
Youth Work in Saint Lucia

Children's Health & Social Care in Rural Nepal

Rajasthan - Primary Education Development

Siem Reap - Community Health & Social Care

Building Livelihoods in Amazonian Manu

Youth Work in Saint Lucia