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Structured Community Internships in Nepal—Hands-On Institute

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Program Overview

You came to grow. We built a programme worthy of that.

Every placement at Hands-On Institute (HOI) begins with a question most programmes never ask: what do you want to build? Your skills, your professional confidence, intercultural learning and humility, your understanding of how development, health, design, policy, or education works in the real world. We match you to a vetted host organisation and a dedicated mentor based on your academic background and goals. Your Terms of Reference is agre...

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Program Highlights

Work across the Annapurna foothills, Chitwan's jungle lowlands and ancient Kathmandu Valley
Get skill-matched placements. Terms of Reference and dedicated mentor confirmed before arrival
Vetted host organisations across digital health, architecture, indigenous culture, disability rights and more
Your work stays, projects and tools you build remain in active use by communities after you leave
Program Fees from $1985 for 4 weeks (fully supported, accommodation, meals, airport pickup, 24/7 team and nurse on call included)

Program Details

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Locations

  • Chitwan, Nepal
  • Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Pokhara, Nepal

Types & Subjects

  • Fields
  • Administrative
  • Health Administration
  • Parks & Recreation

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Resume
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

All Ages

Duration

  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • Fall

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $1,270

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