Volunteer Aid Nepal (VAID NEPAL) is a non-government, non-political, non-profit development organization working under the principle of “Development through Volunteering”. It was established by a group of graduate students as an action for community development and empowerment under the Nepalese Organization Act of 1977 AD. It focuses its activities on the progress of disadvantaged, marginalized, and poorly educated people, and plays the role of facilitator for sustainable development by utilizing local resources.
As a development and volunteer organization, Volunteer Aid Nepal mobilizes national and international volunteers and local people into the sectors of education, health, agriculture, environment, etc. The aim of mobilizing these volunteers is to empower local people and raise awareness with a “bottom up” development strategy, and to help local people directly, through the various aid programs Volunteer Aid Nepal is running.
At Volunteer Aid Nepal, we believe that volunteerism is an important aspect to leading a healthy, fulfilling life. We also realize that action, not just awareness, is the way to bring about much needed social improvement. In order to translate the concept “Think Globally, Act Locally” into action, we utilize an international community of volunteers to help change the local way of life for the better. Though the local people of Nepal are certainly specialists of their region, international volunteers have much to offer them, as they are usually more privileged than their Nepali counterparts. Thus, at Volunteer Aid Nepal, we help volunteers empower the local people, so they in turn can “Act Locally.”
Volunteer Aid Nepal runs various research programs to help discern exactly what it is that rural Nepali people need, as well as investigate the subtle differences in each of the many ethnic and social groups that call Nepal home. We collect this information in order to more effectively help the People.
Mission and Vision
Volunteer Aid Nepal’s mission is to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged people. As a helping hand and support center for the holistic progress of marginalized communities, we work with local clubs and groups to achieve their goals of social justice, equality, prosperity and development. We also work as a placement center for international volunteers, so that we can provide them a base from which positive relationships with local people can grow.
At Volunteer Aid Nepal, we envision a society in which a wide range of opportunities exist, and each community member is guaranteed an equal chance at those opportunities.
Our Way Forward
Here at Volunteer Aid Nepal, we will continue to strive for excellence by helping marginalized people in Nepal. We firmly believe that our efforts should be focused upon the needy first, and in this way, we can more effectively raise the standard of living here in Nepal. Our community outreach programs will continue to be implemented as the driving force behind our goal of empowerment, and with the help of international and local volunteers, we are determined to reach this goal.
Our Policy
As a largely undeveloped nation, Nepal needs outside help in order to reach a proper standard of living. This help is most effectively obtained through volunteerism. One volunteer can empower ten, if not more, local people, and an empowered local can empower 100 or a whole community. Essentially, we need leaders to create leaders. This policy of development through volunteerism will help bring about a better Nepal, and in turn, a better world.
Objectives
Volunteer Aid Nepal is a social, Non Profit, Non Government, Social and Volunteer Organization.
- To mobilize volunteers for development, reformation, and progress of the community.
- To assist volunteers.
- To produce media materials to increase the feeling of volunteerism among the People and international community.
- To increase the skill of volunteers, and through volunteers, develop the skill of people and communities.
- To mobilize volunteers in the sectors of education, health, environment, human rights, agriculture etc.
- To operate programs for un-educated people and communities.
- To help local youth clubs, mother groups, and user group etc.
- To study the society and culture of Nepal.
- To publish volunteerism promotion materials.
- To promote volunteerism in the international and local communities.
To fulfill our objectives, the support and help of Volunteers, Partners, and local people is required.
Donate us
Thank you for showing your interest in donating to Volunteer Aid Nepal.
Your interest in community development and support for community development endeavors would be pivotal in improving the quality of life of disadvantaged people. Volunteer Aid Nepal would profoundly appreciate any support,You may wish to offer.
Ways to Donate:
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Bank Name: Global Bank Limited
Kantipath , Kathmandu, Nepal
Account Name : Volunteer Aid Nepal
Account Number : 01 01 01 000 6192 NPR
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The advantage of giving a monthly donation – even for as little as $ 5 per month – is that it makes it easier for us to plan long-term projects that can bring lasting help.
Forewords
With best Regards,
Biswo Kallyan Parajuli, PhD
Chairperson, Department of Sociology/Anthropology (www.pncsa.edu.np)
Tribhuvan University, Prithwi Narayan Campus
(P.O.Box 77, Pokhara, Nepal, Phone:+97761521892 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +97761521892 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +97761521892 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +97761521892 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +97761521892 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (r), mail:bkparajuli@ntc.net.np,bkallyan@gmail.com)
Founders
Volunteer Aid Nepal was established by a group of graduate as an action for community development and empowerment under the organization act 1977 AD.
A body of energetic, self motivated and qualified youth and experts in organization management and development jobs, Volunteer Aid Nepal strives to fulfill its objectives with democratic and professional organizational structure.
Founder President of Volunteer Aid Nepal
Bhuvan Poudel
Education : Master’s Degree
Major area of academic qualification: Sociology and Population
Founder Vice President of Volunteer Aid Nepal
Madhukar Khanal
Academic Qualification: Master’s Degree
Major area of academic qualification: Public Administration and Law
Founder Secretary of Volunteer Aid Nepal
Gynendra Ghimire
Academic Qualification: Master’s Degree
Major area of academic qualification: Sociology and Economics
Founder Treasure of Volunteer Aid Nepal
Hari Madan Dhungel
Academic Qualification: Master’s Degree
Major area of academic qualification: Sociology and English Literature
Founder Member of Volunteer Aid Nepal
Yubraj Poudel
Academic Qualification: Master’s Degree
Major area of academic qualification: Public Health and Sociology
Founder Member of Volunteer Aid Nepal
Rabindra Aryal
Education : Master’s Degree
Major area of academic qualification: Health Assistant (HA), Sociology and Mathematics
Founder Member of Volunteer Aid Nepal
Lokendra Bahadur Bham
Education : Master’s Degree
Major area of academic qualification: Sociology and English Literature
Membership
Volunteer Aid Nepal Membership
Volunteer Aid Nepal is a membership-based organization, it has provisions for individual and institutional membership. Interested individuals and institutions need to fulfil following eligibility criteria.
Membership Categories and Eligibility
Volunteer Aid Nepal has provision for following types of membership:
Individual Members:
Individuals working in Nepal, who believe in volunteerism and development, are engaged in practicing the objectives, principles and values similar to Volunteer Aid Nepal and who agree to work to achieve the objectives of Volunteer Aid Nepal , can become members of Volunteer Aid Nepal . In addition, the individuals applying for membership must be directly involved in the management or facilitation of participatory development processes. Such members have voting rights in the General Council meeting. The General Council of Volunteer Aid Nepal has the authority to admit members according to these rules and regulations and on the basis of proposal of the Executive Committee. The entry fee for this type of member is Rs 450 . and renewal fee is Rs. 50 for one year.
Eligibility Criteria
* Should have knowledge on volunteerism & development
* Nepali Citizenship
* Should have at least a training on participatory approach
* Should accept constitution of Volunteer Aid Nepal and will act as per the objectives of Volunteer Aid Nepal
* Should have exposer on development activities
Life Member
Regular individual members may also apply in life membership if he/she fullfill the following criteria. A one time fee of NRS. 1000/- is payable for life membership.
Eligibility Criteria
* Should have contributed Volunter Aid Nepal
* Should have volunteered with volunteer Aid Nepal
Institutional Associate Members:
Organizations including associations and networks of organizations, which believe in Volunteerism and development, are engaged in practicing the objectives, principles and values of Volunteer Aid Nepal and which agree to work for achieving the objectives of Volunteer Aid Nepal, can become members of Volunteer Aid Nepal . Organisations involved in controversy or convicted by court shall not be eligible for membership. Institutional Associate Members have no vote in the general Council. The general council of Volunteer Aid Nepal has the authority to admit members according to these rules and regulations and on the basic of proposal of the executive committee. Institution members have to pay as follows.
Community Based organization Annual (Rs)1000 and Life (Rs)3000
Local NGOs Annual (Rs)1000 and Life (Rs)3000
National NGOs Annual (Rs) 2500 and Life (Rs)4000
International NGOs Annual (Rs)4000 and Life (Rs) 10000
Honorary Members:
An honorary member of Volunteer Aid Nepal shall be given to any person who contributes to the advancement of the organization and its mission. The honor members are not eligible to take a part in the meeting of the organization but they will remain as a respective person in the organization.
Duties, Rights, and Privileges of Members
Following are the duties, rights, and privileges of members:
* To work actively to fulfil the objectives of Volunteer Aid Nepal and to make its programmes effective.
* To contest elections for the Executive Committee (only for individual core members).
* To cast votes in the election and decision making in the General Council Meeting
* To receive full minutes of the General Council Meetings and summary minutes of the Executive Committee meetings.
* To encourage organizations and individuals to apply for Volunteer Aid Nepal membership.
* To receive first exposure and service priority for trainings, workshops or any other program.
Overseas Corporate Membership
Corporate membership help to support a wide range of community development activities in Nepal.
Corporate Memberships based upon the size of the company:
Less then 19 employees – US$ 200
20 to 49 employees -US$ 300
50 to 100 employees US$ – 700
Programming Principles
In order to fulfill Volunteer Aid Nepal’s vision and mission, all of Volunteer Aid Nepal’s programming should conform to the following Programming Principles.
These Principles are characteristics that should inform and guide, at a fundamental level, the way we work. They are not optional. These Programming Principles are as follows:
Principle 1: Think Globally Act Locally
For the betterment of marginalized people, we mobilize Volunteers for change and community development. Mobilizing International Volunteers in Communities of Nepal is a Top Down Strategy which promote Buttom up development practice.
Principle 2: Work with Partners
We work with others to maximize the impact of our programs, building alliances and partnerships with those who offer complementary approaches, are able to adopt effective programming approaches on a larger scale.
Principle 3: Development through Volunteering
Development is about holistic progress of human. We work with the principle of development through Volunteering. We believe that development will be sustainable if large numbers of local people get involved in developmental works as a volunteer. Local people are not only user they are also makers.
Principle 4: Equality
Equality is our another principle. We never discriminate on the basis of sex, race, nationality, ethnicity, class, religion, age, physical ability, caste, opinion or sexual orientation on our independent Volunteer program or dependent program..
Principle 5: Promote volunteerism
Volunteering helps to achieve our goals of community change. We suggest to all to do something for the betterment of marginilized people through volunteering.
Principle 6: Sustainability of Development
We want our efforts for Development and Empowerment is not just for short period. For the sustainability of Development, we use participatory method.
Principle 7: Putting the last first
We always work for marginalized or dis-advantaged people whoever they are.
Principle 8: Volunteer oversease / volunteer placement center
We have various community based independent volunteer program.we have aim to mobilize 700 Volunteers yearly for the betterment of people in Nepal.
All above principle are our guidelines to work for the betterment of marginalized or disadvantaged people.
Network
Volunteer Aid Nepal is proud to be associated with the following network.
The World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO) is an international organization uniting NGOs worldwide in the cause of advancing peace and global well being. WANGO helps to provide the mechanism and support needed for NGOs to connect, partner, share, inspire, and multiply their contributions to solve humanity’s basic problems.
