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Volunteering
in Nepal will help you to see the
world from a different perspective,
which enables you to develop your
critical thinking and cross-cultural
skills. In addition, by leaving
the familiar behind to go encounter
new people and places, you will
gain a better understanding of yourself
and the world around you. Experiencing
another way of life firsthand will
enhance your independence, understanding,
education and self-awareness. These
life-skills are all invaluable.
Above all, the rural children, youth,
schools and communities need your
help. You may know that 97 out of
100 children and youth still live
in villages, and that 50% of all
Nepali peole live under the poverty
line. The education and health facilities
in rural areas are insufficient;
and the rural schools lack trained
teachers, as well as a sufficient
number of teachers in general. Every
year, hundreds of children leave
their villages to arrive in small
and big cities in search of work.
Most of these children are deprived
of educational and other opportunities,
so after coming into the cities
they work as child laborers in restaurants,
hotels, and factories. In such a
messy situation, the small efforts
from volunteers can bring hope for
greater change in all rural communities.
Ask your heart whether or not it
is your responsibility to help the
needy people of developing countries,
as a member of this global village?
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