Empowering Nepal’s Communities Through European Solidarity Corps Volunteering

In April 2025, Volunteers Initiative Nepal (ViN) welcomed the third group of Youth We Can (YWC) European Solidarity Corps (ESC) HumAid volunteers. This group comprises three dedicated individuals: two focusing on youth empowerment and one on child protection. While their arrival marks a significant step forward, ViN continues to seek additional volunteers to fulfill its mission across various sectors.

ViN’s Mission: Community Empowerment Through Volunteerism

Established in 2005, ViN is a non-profit organization that empowers marginalized communities in Nepal. Through a variety of programs—including youth empowerment, women’s empowerment, child protection, and public health—ViN mobilizes local and international volunteers to drive sustainable development. The organization’s holistic approach addresses education, health, the environment, the economy, and basic infrastructure development.

ESC HumAid Project: A Collaborative Effort

The ESC HumAid project is a collaborative initiative involving ViN as the host organization in Nepal, PiYA from Turkey as the coordinating and sending organization, and ICJA from Germany as another sending organization. The project aims to unite young European volunteers to work on community-based projects in Nepal, fostering cultural exchange and solidarity.

Volunteer Deployment: Progress and Challenges

The project was designed to host 24 volunteers across three groups, each comprising eight volunteers. However, the actual numbers have been as follows:
• Group 1: 5 volunteers
• Group 2: 9 volunteers
• Group 3: 3 volunteers
This shortfall highlights the ongoing need for volunteers, particularly in child protection, public health, and women’s empowerment.

Focus Areas: Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities

Youth Empowerment

• Conducting life skills training sessions
• Organizing workshops on gender equality and youth participation
• Facilitating dialogues with community stakeholders
• Partnering with vocational training institutions for specialized workshops

Child Protection

• Strengthening child protection clubs
• Organizing capacity-building workshops
• Supporting advocacy campaigns
• Conducting English and computer literacy classes for children

Women’s Empowerment

• Providing entrepreneurship development skills
• Developing resources and conducting workshops on business planning
• Facilitating linkages with microfinance institutions
• Conducting digital literacy and English language courses

Public Health

• Conducting health education sessions
• Organizing workshops on healthy behaviors
• Collaborating with local health institutions for health camps
• Assisting paramedics in healthcare services

Join the Movement

ViN continues to seek passionate individuals to join its volunteer programs in Nepal. Opportunities are available in youth empowerment, child protection, women’s empowerment, and public health. By participating, volunteers not only contribute to community development but also gain invaluable personal and professional growth.
Visit https://www.volunteersinitiativenepal.org/ to learn more and apply.