Kathmandu, 27 June 2025 – Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) successfully hosted its monthly volunteer meeting on Friday at the VIN Headquarters. The event energized NGO volunteers, helping them connect, reflect, and share their volunteer updates.
Warm Welcome and Fun Quiz
The session began with a heartfelt welcome from our Volunteer Manager. We then dived into a lively Kahoot quiz, led by our NGO Management volunteer, Naim.
Ten teams of two competed fiercely, learning VIN facts in a playful, fun format. Two teams emerged victorious, and everyone enjoyed the spirited atmosphere.
Highlights from Volunteer Projects
Our Volunteer Updates segment painted a vivid picture of community impact:
David & Tylian (World Peace Monastery): Improved monks’ vocabulary, writing, and conversational English. They organized classes by skill level.
Ella & Nelia (Kirtipur Monastery): Helped nuns with homework. Engaged younger participants with games, face painting, and smiles.
Felix (Computer Education): Taught basic digital tools at WBC and North Star School, supported by local volunteer Hensal.
Summer (Ehipassiko Monastery): Taught MS Office, Canva, and English. She also started a documentary project featuring senior monks.
Allegra (Grande Hospital Medical Care): Gained practical experience in various departments and praised the team’s spirit.
Marie (Nagarjun School): Led rhymes, alphabet games, and nurturing care for young children.
Kanako, Atzi, Nischal & Akrishta (Public Health Project): Conducted seven menstrual hygiene sessions with live demos, engaging students and challenging taboos. Atzi also advanced our Photo Journalism Project.
Niels, Gatha & Gia (ESC – Child Protection): Formed school clubs, launched wall magazines showcasing student stories, and prepared management training.
Sacha, Kristina & Chandrika (Youth Empowerment): Completed computer training, drafted a youth club constitution, and began life-skills training focused on sustainability.
Awards and Appreciation
The meeting ended with a lively awards ceremony. We handed out fun, volunteer-specific honors, such as “Who Loves Momo the Most”. The highlight was the Photo of the Month Award, judged by staff and volunteers—Summer took home the prize and an exciting gift.
Closing Remarks
VIN concluded the gathering with a brief update on upcoming projects and heartfelt words of appreciation. A group photo sealed the day—capturing the energy, commitment, and joy of our volunteer community.
🌟 Thank You, Volunteers
A huge thank you to all NGO volunteers for your hard work, creativity, and contributions. Your dedication is driving real change in communities across Nepal.
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