A captivating and inspiring country, Nepal is quickly becoming a hot spot for volunteers working abroad. Whilst it’s impossible to escape the poverty which is apparent in Nepal, from a lack of resources to children suffering from malnutrition, there is far more to Nepal than the poor conditions. The warm-hearted host families and the beautiful landscapes of Nepal offer the perfect setting for the Teaching, Care and Medicine and Healthcare projects available.

Put your passion and experience to the test and volunteer on our Physiotherapy placement. Whilst there is an ever-growing lack of physiotherapy jobs in the UK and worldwide, the demand for Physiotherapy volunteers abroad is endless. In an industry where 68% of physiotherapy students failed to secure employment in 2007, this placement offers vital work experience for those looking to boost their CV, as well as gain invaluable life experience and some unforgettable memories. Many of the placements based in the beautiful countryside involve working in charitable hospitals where the lack of access to basic health care and the consequent inaction means simple cases become complicated. Most of the cases are children with neglected orthopedic conditions, TB, polio, post-burn contractures and cerebral palsy. However through the commitment and dedication from local staff and volunteers some amazing results have been achieved to help aid the recovery process in the most animated and enjoyable ways possible, with games, handicrafts and even yoga! There is no greater feeling than witnessing the benefits of your work first hand.

Challenge your pre-conceptions on a Care placement in Nepal. Whilst on a Care placement in the MSPN Care Home in Nepal, you’re bound to find it hard to believe that the energetic, mischievous and noisy kids are all HIV positive. However, there is no time to waste dwelling on these facts as the children will entice you with their energy from the word go. It’s not all an emotional rollercoaster either; one Care placement is perched on top of a hill looking down on terraced paddy fields and looking up to the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas. Projects Abroad volunteers also work with children who have been orphaned or neglected or suffer from malnutrition, HIV or physical or mental disabilities. For more information on our Care placements, click here.

And last, but by no means least... All of us at Projects Abroad want to wish Nepal Country Director Sajani and Som congratulations and good luck for the arrival of their first-born in March. Having dedicated much of her life to volunteering in the hope of improving the lives of Nepali children, it’s time for Sajani to take a back seat and concentrate her efforts on the newest addition to the family!