Description

This program focuses on children's and women's rights. Our partner organizations work tirelessly for the promotion of gender justice, non-discriminatory and rights-based behaviors and practices. Among the thousands of individuals who are trafficked across Nepal's borders every year, the majority is women and children. It is estimated that Nepali women aged 15-30 make up 2.8% of the women in Indian brothels, and the numbers are sharply rising. Participants in this program often assist with research and reports and assist with grassroots projects as needed. Participants can choose to work with an organization that specifically works with marginalized Nepali women and children or an organization that works with Tibetan refugees.

Participants arrive in Kathmandu on these start dates, as group orientation will start the following morning:

2012: January 8, January 22, February 5, February 19, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26.

Highlights

ELI partners with local, sustainable organizations that well-established in this field. We also work hard to ensure that volunteers get a chance to explore beautiful Nepal! Participants usually take weekend trips to float on the lake in Pokhara and ride the elephants in Chitwan. Visit our website to view a photojournal from a past intern.

Qualifications

These placements are open to participants with education in a relevant field or those with significant NGO experience who are motivated and do not require a lot of supervision. Especially needed are participants with legal, grant writing, or public health backgrounds. The minimum time commitment is 4 weeks.

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

This program has been discounted to attract well qualified participants. 2 Months USD 935!

Program Fees Include:

* Airport pickup
* Orientation
* Day tour of local sights
* Walking tour of your neighborhood
* Placement coordination
* Accommodations at the volunteer house (a nice shared accommodation with western amenities on the edge of Thamel, conveniently located near cafes and shops)
* 2 meals a day
* Free internet access at the volunteer house
* 24 hour in-country support by our local office

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement

ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded

2001