This program is very well set up. I feel like we were able to impact the women in different ways. We built great relationships with the women even though smiling and dancing. The connection was amazing. My experience as a writer was so thoughtful, cultural and filled with personal growth.
1. How would you describe/rate the support provided by our in-country Coordinator
Amazing! The coordinators were great hosts. Totally look after all of us, open to changes and communicative. Really open up their home to us like a family. We just felt like visiting our relatives.
2. What is your favorite memory of your trip?
The people that we are in the trip with, our hosts and the women who were doing the workshop. Just feeling the connection with dance party with women but we don’t speak the same language but we are smiling & dancing and everyone is connecting with each other.
3. What was most personally challenging aspect of this program for you?
Nothing really. Would have context & background or the women we were working with.
4. Any tips for future volunteers… (Clothing, supplies, packing etc)
Bring comfortable shoes, bring your favorite food, come with open mind and be flexible.
5. Personal Paragraph (Volunteer Program Testimonial):
This program is very well set up. I feel like we were able to impact the women in different ways. We built great relationships with the women even though smiling and dancing. The connection was amazing. My experience as a writer was so thoughtful, cultural and filled with personal growth.
6. Knowing Nepal is a developing country, what personal supplies do you recommend as a “must pack” for future volunteers coming to Kathmandu?
Favorite foods, comfy shoes
7. Would you recommend this program?
Completely for all ages.
8. As an alumnus, are you willing to speak to others interested in volunteering in Nepal?
Yes