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Nepal HIV and AIDS Volunteer Program

Nepal, Volunteer Nepal, Kathmandu Nepal capital In the words of Mieko Nishimizu, World Bank Vice President, South Asia Region, “Nepal’s vulnerability to HIV/AIDS is fueled by poverty, gender inequalities, low levels of education and literacy, denial, stigma, and discrimination.  Though the absolute number of HIV/AIDS cases is still low, there are already "concentrated" epidemics within certain high-risk behavior groups in Nepal. Immediate and vigorous action must be taken now to prevent further spread of HIV among groups at high risk and stop the infection from taking a foothold in the larger population”. 

In 2000, about 0.5% of the Nepal population was living with HIV/AIDS. Absence of effective interventions will escalate the probability of the majority of the general population contacting HIV within the next few years if current trends continue.

HIV and AIDS Volunteer Duties: To be part of the solution, International Volunteer Travel partners with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Nepal, to reduce the spread of HIV through voluntary educational and medical interventions.  Volunteers working abroad with the HIV/AIDS Awareness program in Nepal will assist with Community Based education on HIV and AIDS and HIV AND AIDS care intervention programs including visiting with families that may be affected and encouraging them.

Nepalese Language Requirements

Strongly encouraged but not required. We offer a one-week Language and Culture Program especially for those with no prior knowledge of Nepalese.
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Nepal Voluntary Work Programs

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Volunteer with Children
HIV/AIDS Awareness Volunteer
Volunteer with Medical Work
Teaching Volunteer in Nepal
Volunteer with Church Mission

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In addition to voluntary work abroad in Nepal, we offer great opportunities for overseas internships, Language and Culture Program, Gap Year Nepal placement, Group volunteer abroad, and the Nepal Adventure Holidays programs.

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Nepal HIV and AIDS Volunteer Program Highlights

Age Limit: 18 and over; Under 18 years only as outlined on Gap Year Abroad in Nepal and Group Volunteer Abroad pages.

Location:: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Makwanpur and Sindhupalchok.

Length of Program: 2 to 14 weeks.

Starting Dates:1st and 3rd Thursday of every Month

Airport Arrival: By 3:00 PM the previous day.

Accommodation and Meals: Accommodation provided in special selected Host families. 3 local Nepalese meals are provided per day including free self-packed lunch.

Transportation: Projects mostly walking distance from home. Alternatively take commuter bus; fare will normally be no more than USD 1.00 per day for a return trip to and from project.

Schedule: Mondays to Fridays. 3 to 8 hours daily.

Program Costs: For international volunteer Nepal program fees, please click here.