Last minute reservation to Himalayas Service Project in Nepal June 1-7, 2013

RYS- International Learning Service Project  :Theme" Youth Service  For the Unity in Diversity"

Introduction of Nepal

Nepal lies along the mountains in the central portion of the Himalayas. This rectangular piece of South Asia has acted as an important bridge linking two ancient civilizations - China in the North and India in the South. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal.

Nuwakot is one of the district of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia. nuwakot covers an area of 1121 km with district headquarter in Bidur. the district Nuwakot contains lots of historical places such as Nuwakot palace and Devighat. The main rivers of Nuwakot can be said for Trisuli. Nuwakot has played a historical significance since the historical period of Nepal. Before 1744 A.D Nepal was a tiny pieces ruled by several dynasty. After then, King Prithvi Narayan Shah, King of Gorkha land Started his Unification

Panoramic view of Nuwakot

Project Date                        :  June 1-7, 2013

Location                                                Sri Bhairum Higher Secondary School, Nuwakot, Nepal

Project Work                        : To Paint the Sri Higher Secondary School

                                                During this one week project all the participants will help painting the school

building ….this is the main contribution and support towards the school and the community of Nuwakot.

Introduction of the School

Sri Bhairum Higher Secondary School was established more than 55 years ago. It is the only higher secondary school in this area.  Many students come from far away to study in this school. 

This school has more than 600 students. It has classes from grade 1-12.  This school has provided service to more than hundred thousand students in this area during those 50 years and popularlyknown for its service to the community.

International Learning Service Project

RYS has organized several RYS local service project for more than a decade in Nepal bringing youth from around the world especially from Asian Nations, USA, Europe, Korea, Japan, Russia and Middle East. And we are glad to have more regular service project in Nepal so that youth will get ample opportunities to exercise their talents and experiences.

RYS ProjectNepal has been known among various sectors such as FBO organization, NGOS, Government, semi government and the service sectors in Nepal for the following unique components as

• Community based service project
• Value Education, Leadership Training Program
• Inter-faith Visits and Dialogue
• Cross cultural Learning Experience
• Volunteer Service Opportunity

.Religious Youth for Peace

Religious Youth Service is creating a youth generation for the past decade in Nepal who are religious minded dynamic socio spiritual oriented people and with this group we can lay a for sustainable peace and development. This is exactly RYS Nepal is doing in producing peace minded youth that live for the sake of others rather than themselves.

Education Program

Imparting knowledge, providing education and giving training to the RYS participants is the most important segment of RYS Project therefore during the project we will invite different religious leaders, scholars, teachers and NGO for interaction and devotional programs so that young people will have ample opportunity to learn and understand each tradition, culture, faiths so that after the program they can share their experience back to their local communities.

Culture Learning Experience

RYS a role model service project by playing role as a catalyst by creating a common platform for all participants despite their diverse background. Uniqueness of RYS project …is the inter-religious visit at the different religious sites to understand each faith by breaking the religious barriers. At the same time International participants will have chance to learn about the Nepalese culture, tradition, deep rooted religious background and history by visiting local families and community.

Inter-religious Visits

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View of different religious sacred places in

What changes we can make:

Since we work with the Municipality and other social institutes in this area the impact will be very positive. And the former Mayor and the local community in this area are happy to see this service project going on their areas. In this way we believe that we can make changes at the community level and also the changes within youth participants representing from the different parts of Nepal and the globe.

Project Partnership

Our aim is to build strong partnership and look forward working together for the betterment. Therefore, we look forward the interested project partners to make this service project successful.

Facilities Provided During the Project

Free Landline Transportation/food/accommodation and Wi FI will be provided.

·         Please note that Landline transportation means airport pick up/drop, transport from Kathmandu to Nuwakot Project Site during the project.

·         Transportation facility is not for the personal shopping or group shopping or tour. If you to do that you have to bear your own expenses. (However we provide onetime transportation for the shopping for international participants).

·         Accommodation will be provided on twin or group sharing basis.

·         Food will be provided on buffet system

Participation Information

We cordially invite the dynamic youth volunteers from local and international to this service project.  And the participants should be between 16-40 years old.

Number of participant maximum 30

Registration Fees:

For International Participants: USD100

For South Asian participants: USD50

For Local participants: NRS.1500

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For more information please contact the following addresses:

Mr. PiyaRatnaMaharjan, (Program Director)

UPF-Nepal, Peace Embassy Building,BhagavatiBahal, Naxal-1, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Tel: 977-1-4444871, 4444872. Fax: 977-1-4444818 Cell: 977-9841228264

Email: irffnp@yahoo.com, Web: www.upf.org/service

IRFF Moldova charity for peace, Interview with Cirpala Nicolae Executive director IRFF Moldova

IRFF Moldova – charity for peace

Interview with Cirpala Nicolae Executive director IRFF Moldova

How did this organization come about?

-IRFF ONLUS Moldova (IRFF ONLUS was founded from the inspiration of IRFF Italy), is a non-governmental, public, non-profit agency working to eliminate poverty, malnutrition, and disease.  Founded in June 2001 (we were officially registered in June 2001 at R. Moldova Justice department), IRFF ONLUS Moldova has sought to accomplish this goal by creating and sponsoring development projects that stimulate an exchange of knowledge, skills, and service between developed and developing countries.

Who is eligible to assist in your peace building efforts?

-Hosting hundreds of interns and volunteers every year, we are looking for people who are independent workers with good written and verbal communication skills.

You have made this very convenient for people overseas who want to help, but cannot in person.  Have you had success and interest from those who volunteer from home?

-          Sure.   Every year many volunteers from abroad help us with our services.  There are also hundreds of volunteers and youth locally in Moldova who are joining to it.

What are some of the qualities you look for a volunteer?

- Though not a pre-requisite, the following background is preferred:  a demonstrated interest in such subjects as international relations, peace building, fundraising and NGOs.  However, experience and academic qualifications can be matched with adequate enthusiasm for the area.

What inspires you to want to make Moldova a better place? 

- “Moldova is the corner of Paradise and land of heavenly fruits and wine; A fairy-tale country, a country full of legends, a land of dreams…”  These are epithets used by the visitors to describe the territory between the Prut and Nistru rivers.  They are also called Moldova – “The Swiss of the East”.  The Moldavian people are well known by their hospitality.  Every householder has a room in his house, named “Casa Mare” (the Big House), and it is prepared special for the guests.  Step inside and you will find yourself in a world full of kindness and warmth; there are songs and art objects executed carefully by different generations.  It will warm and fill your heart with joy.

But there is another part of the story as you may know.  Our small country, the poorest in East Europe, is separated in 2 parts:  Moldova and Transnistria.  With a political conflict, it also has a lot of other problems as underdeveloped country.  Therefore, our organization, with its goal, which is to offer psychological and financial aid to all those who in need, are beginning to help solve these problems by joining the UN millennium development and have been doing so since 2001.        

How can those who want to help contribute to your organization?
- To contribute there are many possibilities such as: volunteering virtually or directly in Moldova, donating, bringing sponsors, partners, funding our projects, partnering with our organization in international projects etc.  Every one has a place for their talents in our organization.

What are 3 things a person can gain from volunteering and interning in this program?

-          Firstly, they get priceless experience in our international organization.  Second, our organization is the best place where volunteers and interns can use and develop their talents.  Third and most important, is that participants are helping directly people in needs.

How will volunteering have an impact on those in Moldova?

-          Volunteering programs at our organization have already had a very big impact on those in Moldova from our programs that directly benefit orphaned children, disabled children, disadvantage youth, families and elders.

What aspects of volunteering need the most attention in your organization?

The following aspects of volunteering need the most attention in our organization are:

-          Media - writing articles etc. media work

-           IT - administration of computers and networks

-          Image maker - making booklets, creating video spots, creating thematic photos, creating promotional materials

-          Organizing activities for children in orphanages - sport and swimming instructors, team building etc. human development games

-      Teachers - English, Italian, French, German, Spanish languages

-          Fundraising - Writing and proof reading grant proposals, researching and contacting sponsors

-           Project research and creation – researching grant opportunities and creating projects to fulfill requirements. Justifying proposals with statistical evidence as well as forging domestic and cross-border partnerships.

-          International communication -researching and contacting potential International partners

 -    Interfaith peace building- visit and cooperate with different faiths, develop spiritual    life, ministry volunteers and mind and body harmony.

How people could contact you?

-          To contact us any time for more information about the program 24/7 - at Skype irffmd, or tel. 37369006351 or fax.37322738330, email pacea21@gmail.com, social networks id irffmd , web portal: http://irffmd.awardspace.info

Your support is greatly appreciated.  Also welcomed are partnerships and sponsorships.  For donations to assist us in the betterment of Moldova, please contact us.

Melinda Rayes

Reporter and Editor