Description

The CWSDP is a local NGO that was established in 2008 by a dynamic Brahmin woman to provide the vocational skills necessary to enable poor women, in a male-dominated society, to become self-reliant. Around 15 women work in a small factory with very basic facilities making bags and other woven handicrafts for the tourist market, including bags, purses, pencil cases, and oven gloves. The women learn how to cut material, sew, weave, dye, and various other related activities.

Although the women are already adept at many of these skills, a volunteer is requested to develop their skills in design and dyeing.

Highlights

This is a great chance for a female volunteer to help Nepalese women empower themselves by earning their own income. And Pokhara, with its beautiful lake and mountain views, and its status as an adventure holiday centre, is a great place to spend a few months.

Qualifications

This small business makes woven product, such as bags for the tourist market. The founder is looking for volunteers to advise on dyeing techniques and/or design. Experience is necessary.

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From USD 470 for minimum two months

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

The cost covers registration, HELP advice and support, and full board and accommodation for two months.

Salary/Pay

The benefits of the programme are non-financial

Experience Required

yes

The volunteer needs to be experienced in dyeing and/or design. Marketing experience would also be useful.

Volunteer Types

• Business
• Marketing
• Micro-enterprise
• Small Business Development
• Women

Typical Volunteer

In addition to having a useful skill, the qualities you will need to make a useful contribution to your school are: resilience and adaptability, an open mind and an interest in other cultures, good mental and physical health, and tact and diplomacy. Because these opportunities are best suited to mature people, our volunteers are likely to be (but not exclusively) from one of the following categories: * working people taking a career break. * retired people who are not yet ready to put their feet up! * graduates wanting to have an adventure before starting their careers. * students aged at least 19.

Age Range

19 and above

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 -4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Himalayan Education Lifeline Programme's Mission Statement

The aim of HELP is to enhance the lives of poor Himalayan communities by supporting selected educational and training projects. HELP realizes its aims by enabling responsible and committed people from the developed world to: - sponsor young people with the potential to benefit from a school or college education, but without the means to do so. - make a donation to provide grants to individual students, and also to schools and health clinics that lack the means to acquire the materials or premises required to provide a satisfactory service to their communities. - undertake short-term assignments as volunteers in support of educational and training projects

Year Founded

2002