Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a non-government and non-for-profit organization (NGO) which was founded by a group of development workers, educationists, advocates, social activists, cultural and tourism experts, ex-volunteers and other professionals. The organization has officially been registered under Society Act with the District Administration Office Kathmandu, Nepal (Reg No.147/062/63). This has also been affiliated to the Social Welfare Council (SWC) (Affiliation No. 20910) Nepal. VIN has been a good forum for development practitioners and professionals.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower marginalized communities, with a focus on women and children, through enhanced education programmes and whole community training to achieve democracy and raise economic productivity.

Objectives

Education, health and environment are the fundamental requirements of any country to be developed. VIN therefore aims to promote quality education, health and environment in schools and communities conducting various activities independently and/or in association with like minded organizations. 

• Provide a platform for children to explore their innate talents through establishment of Children Clubs in schools.
• Raise awareness of the need for English language and to facilitate English teaching learning environment in schools.
• Educate and work with communities regarding environmental, health and sanitation issues.
• Provide trainings and workshops for the community youths to develop life skills in them and create opportunities for self-employment.
• Provide language lessons and cultural information for people who come to Nepal to study, conduct research, and do voluntary work
• Introduce volunteers to the richness of Nepali culture and ensure a safe and memorable stay in a supportive environment.
• Support families and children suffered from armed conflict providing them basic requirements such as food, shelter and education.
• Encourage skilled professionals such as doctors, engineers, teachers, lawyers, entrepreneurs to allocate part of their valuable time to volunteer for the service of the poorer and marginalized people in the society.
• Provide Sponsored Education for children from very poor and marginalized families.
• Support to establish Community Learning Centers (CLC) to provide learning platforms for eliminating illiteracy and developing professional capacity of community people.
• Provide basic hygienic skills to the poorest people of Nepal.
• Make youths aware of HIV AIDS and Girl Trafficking and to mobilize them in the campaign.
• Equip schools and community with basic physical infrastructures.