Volunteer in Hiv/ Aids Awareness

Volunteer in Hiv/ Aids Awareness

Himalayan Foundation has organza Hiv / Aids awareness Volunteer program in Nepal, Millions of people in Nepal have been indirectly affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Women who have had children often have to contend with issues such as mother-to-child transmission of virus. The responsibility of caring for AIDS patients and orphans is also an issue that has to be contended with. Millions of adult children have been indirectly affected by HIV/AIDS through the use of infected drug syringes. HIV/AIDS and drug abuse is a rapidly growing problem in Nepal. Lack of education means school children are not aware that HIV/AIDS can be transmitted through infected syringes, and fail to be taught concepts about HIV prevention and discrimination against people with AIDS.
Many children with HIV are forced to leave their schools and infected women are often abandoned by their husbands. Because of this common stigma, many people avoid being tested and hide their symptoms of AIDS for as long as possible. According to a U.N. study, more than 80% of Nepalese with HIV have not been diagnosed. There are a number of things that can be done in order to reduce the burden of the epidemic among women and adults.
These include promoting and protecting women's human rights, and fostering awareness among women. Adults that are susceptible to drug abuse played a significant role in the widespread transmission of the disease. As a result, HFM use a tackling of the foundations and roots approach, in order to try and prevent stigma and educate the Nepalese on HIV awareness.
HFN hope 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 care intervention programs including visiting with families that may be affected and encouraging them.

Volunteers must be:

• At least 16 years or older at the start of the program.
• Have an open mind and flexible attitude towards working in new and different environments.
• Prepared to do some manual work in their placement.

What we provide?

Airport Pickup/ Transportation:

• Volunteers are picked up from the Nepal International Airport in Kathmandu by the manager or a representative of work in a volunteer program our organization
• Those volunteers who will already be in Kathmandu will be met by a staff member at a decided meeting point

Orientation Week in Kathmandu and Language:

All volunteers are provided with an orientation by our manager covering topics such as Safety and Security, Transportation, Nepali Language, Nepali Local Culture 2 day guided city tour around Kathmandu Valley too. All the activities which will be done during the period of stay.

Lodging:

Accommodation is provided at supervision while you work in a volunteer program . You will stay either Our own orphanage Home You will stay either with a host family, in a project hostel or in a Home base. In the Home base, which provides an authentic local Nepali family environment. Volunteers are provided with their own room and bathroom which is usually shared with other volunteers though a private room can be provided by previous arrangement. Staying with a host family will provide you with a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali lifestyle and live with a warm and welcoming family. You can even learn to cook Nepali food. While volunteering, our staffs will visit you every two weeks. During the visit, we will check on your progress and make sure youre satisfied and happy.

Food:

Volunteers are provided with two meals a day and a mid-day snack sourced from local ingredients. Meals are served at the orphanage home and include rice, curry and vegetables (a traditional Nepali dish known as (Dal,Bhat, Tarkali and Achar).

Project Location:

The project placements are located in all over Nepal according to your interest and chosen program . Mainly Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara, Hetauda and Nawlprasi . Most of the volunteer placements are located within 2-4 km. from their accommodation and volunteers use local transportation such as mini bus or taxis for their commuting.

Languages:

English

In-country support:

24 hours support is provided by our staff members. Once you arrive in the country you will be provided with the contact details of our local coordinator who you will be able to contact at anytime during your stay.

Pre-departure information:

After we receive full and final payment, all participants are provided with a pre-departure information booklet by e-mail which will contain all the vital information about your program such as details of the country, project location, Visa requirements, Immunization requirements, details of accommodation, contact information and a suggestion of things to pack.

Program Fees Expenses:

HFN strives to keep costs low while providing you with a professional service to fully prepare you for volunteering in Nepal . Compare our prices and services to other organizations .

One week	US$ 150
Two weeks	US$ 225
Three weeks	US$ 300
Four weeks (a month)	US$ 350
For each additional month	US$ 325

What you are paying for?

The program fee is used to provide both a professional and welcoming volunteer service program and at helps fund work at helps fund work the orphanage and the HFN sponsor program for underprivileged children in the community.
Services included in program fee

• Pickup from the airport, transport to your placement.
• Accommodation.
• Food during placement with a host family / hostel- Nepali standard 2 to 3 meals a day.
• Orientation.
• Provisions for the children at our orphanage.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
• Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information.
• 24 hrs Assistance and support from HFN Staff.
• NGO government tax.
• Free wireless internet at our office and Orphanage Home in Kathmandu

What is NOT included?

Apart from the fees, other costs that are to be met by the volunteers are:

• Airfare / travel to Nepal
• Visa and Visa extension fee (Visa (tourist) fee in US$: for 15 days, US$25 for 30 days US$40 for 90 days US$100 Per additional day:- US$2 fine maximum 90 day per year)
• Airport taxes (arrival and departure tax)
• Local Transportation
• Any personal expenses
• Any other Donations

Please Email:himalayanfn@gmail.com or- Apply Online