Where
Kathmandu, Nepal
When
Weekly departures, year-round (except closure periods)
Duration
Minimum 1 week
Accommodation
Shared or private rooms in a volunteer house with meals included
Language
English (beginner level recommended)
Ideal for
Those interested in public health and health education who want a meaningful cultural exchange experience in close contact with local communities
Project details
In Kathmandu, this project was born from the real need to spread basic knowledge of hygiene, disease prevention, and first aid — often taken for granted, but not always accessible to everyone
In Kathmandu, schools and communities work every day to improve collective well-being, but a lack of health education makes it harder to prevent disease and manage everyday emergencies. This Health Outreach project was built in partnership with teachers, monks, and local practitioners who believe in the importance of awareness and prevention.
By participating, you'll contribute to hands-on educational sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and first aid, adapting content to children, young people, and adults alike. It's an experience built on sharing knowledge, listening to local needs, and mutual learning — making health a tool for autonomy and growth across the entire community.
By participating, you'll contribute to hands-on educational sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and first aid, adapting content to children, young people, and adults alike. It's an experience built on sharing knowledge, listening to local needs, and mutual learning — making health a tool for autonomy and growth across the entire community.
Teaching Health, Together
In Kathmandu, this project was born from the real need to spread basic knowledge of hygiene, disease prevention, and first aid — often taken for granted, but not always accessible to everyone
In Kathmandu, schools and communities work every day to improve collective well-being, but a lack of health education makes it harder to prevent disease and manage everyday emergencies. This Health Outreach project was built in partnership with teachers, monks, and local practitioners who believe in the importance of awareness and prevention.
By participating, you'll contribute to hands-on educational sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and first aid, adapting content to children, young people, and adults alike. It's an experience built on sharing knowledge, listening to local needs, and mutual learning — making health a tool for autonomy and growth across the entire community.
By participating, you'll contribute to hands-on educational sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and first aid, adapting content to children, young people, and adults alike. It's an experience built on sharing knowledge, listening to local needs, and mutual learning — making health a tool for autonomy and growth across the entire community.
Why participate
Share Practical Skills
Pass on practical knowledge about hygiene, disease prevention, and first aid that can make a real difference in everyday life.
Why participate
Share Practical Skills
Pass on practical knowledge about hygiene, disease prevention, and first aid that can make a real difference in everyday life.
Learn from the Local Context
Engage with diverse schools, monasteries, and communities, adapting your approach and broadening your perspective.
The Weekly Program
Weekdays
Monday through Friday, days follow a balanced routine of health education sessions, preparation time, and discussions with the local team. Activities take place in schools, monasteries, nurseries, and community programs, adapting to different settings and age groups.
Part of the time is dedicated to preparing materials, reviewing activities, and exchanging feedback with coordinators to make each session more effective and better aligned with community needs.
08:00Breakfast at the center and preparation for the day's activities
10:00Start of Health Outreach activities: workshops on hygiene, disease prevention, and basic health in schools, monasteries, or community programs
12:30Shared lunch break with the group or lunch at the host facility
13:30Afternoon activities resume: hands-on sessions on first aid, nutrition, or health education tailored to the audience
16:00Return to the Program House, debrief with coordinators, and review of the day
19:00Dinner, free time with fellow participants, conversations, relaxation, or organized evening activities
Weekend
Weekends are free from mandatory activities. You can explore the area, join small excursions, or relax with fellow volunteers.
Relaxing and exploring the cafés of Thamel
Savor Nepalese cuisine, browse artisan shops, and soak up the lively atmosphere of the neighborhood.
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FAQs
🏠 Your home in Kathmandu
During your experience, you'll be staying at the Program House in Dhapasi Height, approximately 5 km from the center of Kathmandu: a quiet, well-connected neighborhood, ideal for immersing yourself in everyday Nepalese life. The accommodation hosts volunteers and interns from around the world, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and welcoming environment.
Inside you'll find a mini library, a lounge area to unwind, a garden where cultural evenings are often held, and a shared dining room where meals and the day's experiences are shared.
🛏️ Rooms and amenities
• Shared rooms (4–6 people) or private rooms (1–2 people) on request
• Shared bathrooms with hot shower
• Bed linen provided (towels not included)
• Fan and mosquito nets available
• Lockable rooms and personal safe for your valuables
• Wi-Fi available in common areas
• Laundry service available at the facility or nearby (extra cost)
🍛 Meals & daily life
3 meals on weekdays and 2 on weekends are served daily, prepared by the local team. The food is simple and wholesome, featuring Nepalese dishes with some Western influences, mostly vegetarian (rice, vegetables, legumes, occasionally chicken).
Drinks such as water and tea are always available, and special dietary requirements can be communicated in advance. During outdoor activities, packed lunches or meals at partner local restaurants are provided.
🤝 Common areas & services
• Relaxation area and study space with tables and power outlets
• Outdoor garden for group activities
• Shared fridge for food and drinks
• ATM, mini-market, and restaurants within walking distance (≈15 minutes)
• Daily support from local coordinators and the international team
💛 More than just accommodation
The Dhapasi Height house is the heart of the experience: a meeting place between cultures, where you learn not only to teach, but also to share everyday life with people from different countries and backgrounds.
During your experience, you'll be staying at the Program House in Dhapasi Height, approximately 5 km from the center of Kathmandu: a quiet, well-connected neighborhood, ideal for immersing yourself in everyday Nepalese life. The accommodation hosts volunteers and interns from around the world, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and welcoming environment.
Inside you'll find a mini library, a lounge area to unwind, a garden where cultural evenings are often held, and a shared dining room where meals and the day's experiences are shared.
🛏️ Rooms and amenities
• Shared rooms (4–6 people) or private rooms (1–2 people) on request
• Shared bathrooms with hot shower
• Bed linen provided (towels not included)
• Fan and mosquito nets available
• Lockable rooms and personal safe for your valuables
• Wi-Fi available in common areas
• Laundry service available at the facility or nearby (extra cost)
🍛 Meals & daily life
3 meals on weekdays and 2 on weekends are served daily, prepared by the local team. The food is simple and wholesome, featuring Nepalese dishes with some Western influences, mostly vegetarian (rice, vegetables, legumes, occasionally chicken).
Drinks such as water and tea are always available, and special dietary requirements can be communicated in advance. During outdoor activities, packed lunches or meals at partner local restaurants are provided.
🤝 Common areas & services
• Relaxation area and study space with tables and power outlets
• Outdoor garden for group activities
• Shared fridge for food and drinks
• ATM, mini-market, and restaurants within walking distance (≈15 minutes)
• Daily support from local coordinators and the international team
💛 More than just accommodation
The Dhapasi Height house is the heart of the experience: a meeting place between cultures, where you learn not only to teach, but also to share everyday life with people from different countries and backgrounds.
🛡️ Safety and support
Kathmandu is a welcoming city, full of contrasts and culture. The areas where we operate are safe and well-connected, with the constant support of our local coordinators. All programs are managed by experienced staff and supervised by the local association, which works closely with authorities and community organizations in the area.
🔹 Participant screening
To ensure everyone's safety, each participant must provide a criminal background check (Certificate of Good Conduct). In , this can be requested online, free of stamp duty, when used for participation in our programs. We will provide you with all the instructions to complete the process in just a few minutes.
🔹 Safety standards
• Accommodation located in quiet, easily accessible areas
• Constant presence of the local coordinator at the center
• Controlled access and daily monitoring of participants
• Activities conducted only in supervised, safe environments
• Emergency phone lines active 24/7
🔹 Ongoing support
From your arrival to your return, you can count on the local team around the clock and the constant support of our our staff, always reachable on WhatsApp for any need or unexpected situation.
🔹 Best practices for peace of mind
✔ Avoid walking alone at night or in isolated areas
✔ Always carry the emergency numbers provided to you
✔ Inform coordinators of any personal outings
✔ Respect the house rules and program guidelines
✔ Do not leave valuables unattended
💡 Our goal
To offer you an authentic and safe experience where you can focus on what truly matters: meeting people, discovering Nepal, and growing as a person.
Kathmandu is a welcoming city, full of contrasts and culture. The areas where we operate are safe and well-connected, with the constant support of our local coordinators. All programs are managed by experienced staff and supervised by the local association, which works closely with authorities and community organizations in the area.
🔹 Participant screening
To ensure everyone's safety, each participant must provide a criminal background check (Certificate of Good Conduct). In , this can be requested online, free of stamp duty, when used for participation in our programs. We will provide you with all the instructions to complete the process in just a few minutes.
🔹 Safety standards
• Accommodation located in quiet, easily accessible areas
• Constant presence of the local coordinator at the center
• Controlled access and daily monitoring of participants
• Activities conducted only in supervised, safe environments
• Emergency phone lines active 24/7
🔹 Ongoing support
From your arrival to your return, you can count on the local team around the clock and the constant support of our our staff, always reachable on WhatsApp for any need or unexpected situation.
🔹 Best practices for peace of mind
✔ Avoid walking alone at night or in isolated areas
✔ Always carry the emergency numbers provided to you
✔ Inform coordinators of any personal outings
✔ Respect the house rules and program guidelines
✔ Do not leave valuables unattended
💡 Our goal
To offer you an authentic and safe experience where you can focus on what truly matters: meeting people, discovering Nepal, and growing as a person.
🧭 Orientation day
Your first Monday in Kathmandu is dedicated to orientation: an essential moment to get to know the local culture, discover the area, and start off on the right foot.
During the day you'll take part in various activities led by the local team:
• Welcome ceremony with the traditional "Puja" ritual
• Program presentation and center guidelines
• Seminar on Nepalese culture, customs, traditions, and social behavior
• Neighborhood tour of Dhapasi Height and key landmarks (ATM, shops, SIM, currency exchange)
• Shared lunch with other participants
• Preparation and assignment to the "Women Empowerment" project with local coordinators
📌 After orientation
Starting Tuesday, you'll begin educational activities, working alongside local staff and taking part in lessons and discussions with the women participating in the program.
Your first Monday in Kathmandu is dedicated to orientation: an essential moment to get to know the local culture, discover the area, and start off on the right foot.
During the day you'll take part in various activities led by the local team:
• Welcome ceremony with the traditional "Puja" ritual
• Program presentation and center guidelines
• Seminar on Nepalese culture, customs, traditions, and social behavior
• Neighborhood tour of Dhapasi Height and key landmarks (ATM, shops, SIM, currency exchange)
• Shared lunch with other participants
• Preparation and assignment to the "Women Empowerment" project with local coordinators
📌 After orientation
Starting Tuesday, you'll begin educational activities, working alongside local staff and taking part in lessons and discussions with the women participating in the program.
✈️ Arrival and departure recommendations – Kathmandu, Nepal
We recommend booking a flight arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) on a Sunday, between 06:00 and 24:00. During this time window, the local team's welcome and transfer service is active.
📍 Official meeting point
Program House, Dhapasi Height The coordinator will be waiting for you with a sign at 4:00 PM on Sunday. We recommend staying at the meeting point until a staff member reaches you.
🚗 Transfers
• Free transfer included on Sunday (06:00–24:00)
• Private pick-up available at other times or days (extra cost)
• Travel time from airport to accommodation: ≈45 minutes
• Return on Saturday: check-out by 12:00 with assistance for taxis or shuttles (not included)
📱 Connectivity and communications
We recommend purchasing a local SIM during orientation or activating an eSIM before departure (e.g., via Airalo). This will keep you connected with the team and your family at all times.
💡 Before you leave
After confirmation, you'll receive an email with coordinator contacts, maps, emergency numbers, and all the information you need for a stress-free arrival.
We recommend booking a flight arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) on a Sunday, between 06:00 and 24:00. During this time window, the local team's welcome and transfer service is active.
📍 Official meeting point
Program House, Dhapasi Height The coordinator will be waiting for you with a sign at 4:00 PM on Sunday. We recommend staying at the meeting point until a staff member reaches you.
🚗 Transfers
• Free transfer included on Sunday (06:00–24:00)
• Private pick-up available at other times or days (extra cost)
• Travel time from airport to accommodation: ≈45 minutes
• Return on Saturday: check-out by 12:00 with assistance for taxis or shuttles (not included)
📱 Connectivity and communications
We recommend purchasing a local SIM during orientation or activating an eSIM before departure (e.g., via Airalo). This will keep you connected with the team and your family at all times.
💡 Before you leave
After confirmation, you'll receive an email with coordinator contacts, maps, emergency numbers, and all the information you need for a stress-free arrival.
Book your spot
1
Send your application (free!)
Choose the project that inspires you most and indicate the period you would like to travel. No commitment: the application is free and non-binding.
2
Meet your coordinator
After your application, we will put you in touch with your dedicated coordinator. They will explain everything in detail and answer all your questions.
3
Confirm your spot
When you're ready, pay the deposit to lock in your spot. You'll get everything you need: local contacts, a visa guide and your pre-trip pack.
4
Set off on your adventure!
Pack your bags and go! On arrival you will find other volunteers like you, a welcoming local team and an experience you will hardly forget.
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