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Volunteer in Nepal!

Namaste!

I'm French and live in Nepal with my husband (who is nepali), and we run a volunteer organization. IVAN (International Volunteer Association Nepal) can afford volunteer opportunity in different fields (orphanage, school, environment).

You can stay from 2 weeks to 5 months (the nepali visa can be extended only up to 5 months in a civil year).

We can also provide one week orientation class: nepali and cultural courses, informations about the working field of the workplace (children in Nepal, environment, health, etc.), and visiting of Kathamnadu valley.

Please contact us for further informations: iva.nepal@gmail.com

Lise-Marie
IVAN

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