medical services – Volunteers Initiative Nepal

The sub health post with limited facilities and insufficient medical supplies is the only health institute providing medical services to rural people. Paramedical personnel (Community Medicine Assistant) are the main staff in charge of the health post. A maternal and child health worker (MCH) and a community health worker (CHW) are other staffs who support the clinic. Female community health volunteers (FCHVs) support in health service delivery to the community as it is needed. All these people are trained in basic health, at basic health courses. These people (staffs and volunteers) are able to provide just the most basic health services. There is no doubt this centre is not sufficient for the fulfilment of the community’s health needs. In spite of the insufficient resources it has an important role in the healthcare system of Nepal. Despite the health post being insufficient, rural people are benefitted from this centre to get basic healthcare. Otherwise people have to travel a long distance to get appropriate treatment, or to get a medical doctor consultation. It is inevitable that the health centre could play a vital role in the community health development, if it had qualified human resources with sufficient logistic supplies.

VIN- Volunteers Initiative Nepal has been working in rural Nepal through Integrated Community Health Project (ICHP) for community health development and strengthening the health system since 2010. It is designed to improve sustainable basic health conditions of community people. It has five sub projects: support to health centre; awareness on health, hygiene and sanitation; waste management; and school health programme.

VIN is providing regular support to the health centre at the community. VIN supports by having qualified human resources (educated staff), giving materials & medicine supply, upgrading facilities and making publicity around the health post. VIN has managed a regular doctor duty along with qualified international volunteers and a local nursing staff. The building is modified to different chambers, for a variety of services. It is supplied with dressing materials, gloves, dressing instruments, BP instruments and many more. In partnership with VDC- village development committee, pathology lab has been installed. Now, the health centre is providing pathology lab services too. The medical team from VIN has developed a health management information system and contributed to maintaining the well documented information system of the centre. VIN has been good at networking at the community, and has publicized the facilities provided by the health centre.

In the period of 3 years 8098 people have been benefited from the VIN supported clinic. International volunteers have contributed a lot in order to get the medical supplies. Recently, Bente a Danish volunteer have managed to have 1, 60,000 NRs. donated by the Danish Red Cross to get medical supplies. Also other volunteers are supporting the poor people to get treatment and operation. Tom and Nicole, Dutch volunteers supported with around 1, 40,000 NRs. In order to get a little child with ectopic bladder operated for the damaging condition. As the clinic has expanded its services and facilities, recently government has upgraded the health post and has added staff and supplies.

It has brought significant changes in the physical infrastructure and services at the health centre. People are aware of getting medical treatment rather than visiting a traditional healer. There have been an increased number of people visiting the clinic from neighbouring villages. This clinic has proved to be the most popular clinic in the region. Also the benefitted people are happy for the services provided by the clinic. It is proved by this statement from one of the visitors at the clinic: “I am impressed by the services from clinic. All staffs are polite and friendly. I could get my blood test here. I would like to thank Dr. Laxmi and VIN” Radhika Gajurel, Tinppiple

Fanny Riaboff

03:21 18 Jul 25

An amazing and unique experience with VIN to feel the Nepalese culture from inside and help marginalized communities. I recommend, it is a very serious and caring organisation.

Ella McCarthy

09:58 10 Jul 25

Had the most amazing 5 weeks teaching English at a Tibetan Bhuddist monastery- an experience I will encourage everyone to do at least once in their lives! Truly amazing and VIN was so helpful, accommodating and organised in creating this experience. Very transparent with spending, wide variety of programs to choose from each benefitting Nepal in different ways. Well run and deserves all the credit. Highly recommend 10/10

kanako

11:34 27 Jun 25

Whole volunteer experiences here were wonderful. I could experience real culture in Nepal though communication and volunteer activities in the local community. Through my volunteer activities, I could enjoy myself and gained new skills for the personal development.
VIN was so supportive and all of them were organized well.

Samiksha Sharma

11:52 04 Jun 25

Volunteers Iniative Nepal provided an amazing opportunity for me to give back to the communities. I’m very grateful for this experience. Thank you so much VIN.

John Bolton

06:07 25 Apr 25

Volunteering with VIN has been a truly enriching and unforgettable experience. It offers a rare opportunity to deeply immerse oneself in the warmth, richness, and beauty of Nepali culture while giving back in a meaningful way. From the very beginning, the VIN staff were welcoming and supportive, generously sharing cultural insights and guidance that helped me feel at home and prepared to contribute right away. Their dedication and care made it easy to connect with the community and begin making a difference. I am deeply grateful for every moment spent here—the people I met, the lessons I learned, and the sense of purpose I felt throughout. Thank you, VIN, for creating such a powerful and life-changing experience.

Shovan Devkota

09:46 02 Apr 25

Volunteering with Volunteer’s Initiative Nepal was an incredible experience. The team was supportive, and I felt truly valued while making a real impact. I gained new skills, met amazing people, and saw the difference we made firsthand. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, I highly recommend joining!

Arnav k Nepal

09:45 02 Apr 25

VIN was an incredible experience. VIN provided a well-structured program with meaningful community engagement. The organization’s focus on sustainability ensured that our contributions had a lasting impact. We also appreciated the chance to coach sports and organize a winter camp, which made learning fun and interactive for the students. Also I was able to work on some meaningful activities such as women empowerment and human trafficking awareness. For anyone looking to make a real difference while growing personally and professionally, VIN is an excellent choice. Highly recommended!

Martin

08:42 28 Mar 25

That was great experience for me.
There were a lot of lovely dogs.
By participating in this volunteer program, you will have the opportunity to meet many dogs.

Cholindra Karki

16:12 16 Sep 24

Volunteers Initiative Nepal(VIN) is a non- religious, non-political, non-for-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO). It focuses on community based projects involving local volunteers backed-up by international volunteers in Nepal.It has been deploying its volunteers in teaching, teachers training,environment, health and sanitation, children development,women empowerment support, youth empowerment and disaster risk reduction. I am proud to be a staff of this known organization. Let the targeted community be empowered together…

Rosie W

09:01 08 Sep 24

Volunteering with VIN was an incredibly experience! I spent an amazing 2 weeks working in 4 schools teaching about disasters and preparedness while enhancing the childrens english. Everyone I met was so lovely and helpful enciting me into their culture. While in Okhaldhunga I got to see multiple festivals including Gai Jatra and Teej, which was unforgettable and really made my time in Nepal. I'm so glad VIN allowed me to see the beautiful sights and culture if Nepal and I wish to come back soon!

Name:	medical services
Project Category:	public health program