In Nepal, due to years of civil war and the spread of poverty, many children have become orphaned. There are no government programs for the orphaned children. They are either left to fend for themselves or they’re at the mercy of their relatives0020and friends. Unfortunately, most families in Nepal are deprived. They can hardly feed their own children. Helping to maintain others children is beyond the means of most people. The only place to turn to for the orphans is the orphanages. Sadly, most of them are already overcrowded. The orphanages regularly turn away the orphaned children because they don’t have enough space or resources. Ultimately, these children arrive in Kathmandu in search of the support/jobs but unfortunately, they get exploited as child workers in restaurants and factories.

Asna Orphanage was established in 1999 to offer home, education, and love for children. In 2005, Asna Orphanage has opened a branch in Lamatar, Kathmandu. Presently, Asna Orphanage offers home and schooling opportunities for 46 children. Out of these 46 children, 26 children live in Chitwan and 20 children live in Kathmandu. There are 26 boys and 20 girls of age 5-14 years. The children go to local public or private school for education. The orphanage has two hostels (Chitwan and Kathmandu) with 20 rooms.

Asna Orphanage (Chitwan) is over crowded and space is getting small as children are growing. Presently, up to 5 children sleep in a single room on bunk beds. There is not enough space for the children to study, live, and play. Therefore, the proposed construction project will give more space for the children to study and live. The project will also help us to accommodate more orphans who are desperately looking for home and schooling. RCDP Nepal requests volunteers to join in this noble effort to construct a building which aim to give more space children currently living in the orphanage and also accommodate future arrivals. Your help will give life changing opportunities for those children whose life will otherwise be ruined. By working to build the rooms, you will share your love and passion for destitute children. There is no doubt that the children will be extremely grateful of your kindness.

The project is slated to start around June 2009. The total length of construction project is around two years (24 phases). Each month, we expect a small group of volunteer (2-5 volunteers). We will also hire 1-2 skilled local labors to lead the project. Therefore, volunteers will be working with the local people and assisting them.

The construction project will be physically demanding. You will carry bricks, mix cement, screen sand, and do other activities of the project. Volunteers mostly work 4-5 hours a day without hurrying to much (no rush). In your free time, you can play with children or explore the local villages. You won’t require any skills required to join the project. You should however be fit and in physically good condition as construction work is physically demanding.

The cost of the program is as follows:
Application Fee: US $ 150.00. The application fee covers administration, marketing, program information, communication and direct support of our Orphans.

Program Fee:
The program fee covers administrative charge, training, accommodation and meals, transportation for volunteers and supervision. This fee is paid through us.

Duration		Cost (In USD)
2 weeks	»	US $ 560
3 weeks	»	US $ 735
1 month	»	US $900
6 weeks	»	US $1025
2 months	»	US $1200
10 weeks	»	US $1300
3 months	»	US $1500
14 weeks	»	US $1600
4 months	»	US $1700
18 weeks	»	US $1800
5 months	»	US $1900

The other costs you will need to meet are:

• Airport receive
• First night of hotel stay
• Transfer to hostel or host family
• Accommodations and food (3 meals a day with a local family)
• Transport to project (one way)
• Support from local staffs
• Orientation upon arrival
• Customized Volunteer placement
• Emergency support
• Regular visit (1-2 week interval) and supervision of local staffs

• Language and cultural courses
• Food and accommodations for 7 days
• Training materials: books, paper, orientation package, TV, video, trainer, etc.
• Local sightseeing/tourist site arrangements
• Recreational activities
• Village stay/host family
• Cultural programs and additional activities
• Travel related expenses (one week orientation)

• Airfare, Visa and Visa extension fee
• Daily transportation (between project and host family – If required)
• Return/transfer to airport, airport taxes
• Any personal expenses
• Mineral water and soft drinks
• Gifts to project staffs and host family
• Laundry, Telephone, Immunization