Women Empowerment Volunteer Program in Nepal | Support Disabled Women at Sungava Homes | Female Only

Empower Intellectually Disabled Women & Girls in Kathmandu — Female Volunteers Only

The Women Empowerment Volunteer Program in Nepal at Sungava Homes (LID) is a meaningful and transformative opportunity designed exclusively for female volunteers who wish to support intellectually disabled women and girls.

This disabled women support program takes place at Sungava Homes, a nurturing residential care center in a peaceful neighborhood near Swayambhu — one of Kathmandu's most sacred UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The facility is modest yet vibrant, with open classrooms, activity spaces, communal rooms, and a small garden.

This program focuses on care, education, and skill development, helping residents build confidence, independence, and dignity. Volunteers play an essential role in daily caregiving, teaching, and creative engagement.

⚠️ Important: This placement is strictly for female volunteers only, ensuring a safe and culturally appropriate environment for the residents.

Program Highlights

• Support intellectually disabled women and girls at Sungava Homes, Kathmandu
• Engage in daily caregiving, teaching, and life-skills development
• Participate in creative and therapeutic activities — art, craft, music, games
• Authentic homestay cultural immersion in central Kathmandu
• Safe, supportive, female-only program with trusted local NGO since 2008 (Reg 1473/069)

About Sungava Homes Kathmandu

Sungava Homes (LID) is a warm, safe, community-focused residential center dedicated to supporting intellectually disabled women and girls. Residents spend their days learning, practicing life skills, creating art, and engaging socially in a supportive atmosphere. Location: Near Swayambhunath Stupa, easy access from Thamel.

Where Volunteers Will Live

Comfortable family-run homestay in central Kathmandu:

• Private or shared same-gender rooms
• 2-3 home-cooked Nepali meals per day (dal bhat, vegetarian available)
• Friendly family environment
• Easy access to Sungava Homes (10-15 min walk / short ride)

Schedule: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Sungava Homes, afternoons free for rest or Kathmandu exploration.

With Whom Will You Work?

• Intellectually disabled women and girls living at Sungava Homes
• Local caregivers, teachers, social workers
• Support staff and coordinators from Third Eye Foundation Nepal
• Occasionally visiting therapists and trainers

The environment is collaborative, respectful, and heart-centered — volunteers become part of the daily family routine.

Volunteer Responsibilities & Tasks

Daily Care & Support:

• Assist with feeding, hygiene, and mobility support
• Support general caregiving routines, ensure safe and comfortable environment

Education & Skill Development:

• Support basic literacy and communication skills
• Assist in life-skills and vocational training (tailoring, handicrafts)
• Help with practical learning activities

Creative & Recreational Activities:

• Organize art, craft, music, games, storytelling, drawing, creative therapy
• Encourage participation and self-expression

Emotional & Social Support:

• Build friendships and trust, encourage social interaction and teamwork, support confidence-building

Administrative Support:

• Assist staff with daily schedules, simple documentation, events and special programs

What We Expect From Volunteers

• Compassion, patience, empathy, caring and respectful attitude
• Willingness to engage in hands-on caregiving and teaching
• Openness to cultural differences, reliability and commitment
• No professional background required — your attitude matters most
• Female volunteers only, age 18-70

What Volunteers Can Expect From Us

• Trusted placement at Sungava Homes
• Orientation and guidance from local staff — including survival Nepali lessons and cultural Do's & Don'ts
• Comfortable homestay with meals
• Ongoing in-country support, 24/7 emergency: +9779841928192
• Cultural immersion, meaningful connections, certificate of completion

Do Volunteers Need Special Equipment?

No special equipment required. Optionally bring:

• Educational materials (notebooks, pens), art and craft supplies, games, puzzles, sensory toys, sewing kits, coloring books — appreciated but not mandatory

A Typical Day

• Morning: Breakfast at homestay and preparation
• 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Work at Sungava Homes — caregiving, teaching, creative activities
• Afternoon/Evening: Free time for rest, sightseeing (Swayambhu, Thamel, Patan), or Nepali cooking class

Duration & Fee — Now Matches Your Main Fees Page (Clear for Google)

Simple: $150 first week, then $100 per extra week

• Deposit: $100 to secure placement (deductible), rest on arrival — USD, Euro, GBP, NPR accepted
• Same price as all volunteering programs — no extra hospital fee for this program (that fee is only for medical hospital placements)
• Combine with travel: Add Volunteer + Charity Trekking (5 weeks + EBC/ABC) $1675 flat, or Volunteer + Travel Tour (4 weeks + 6 days Chitwan-Pokhara) $890 flat
• Multiple projects: If you want to also teach in school, add $80 one-time logistics

Best Time to Join: Year-round, best March-May and September-November

What's Included & Not Included

Included: Airport pickup, homestay, 2-3 meals daily, placement at Sungava Homes, orientation, supervision, in-country support, certificate, Nepali SIM card, free WiFi at office

Not Included: International airfare, visa fee ($30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, $125 for 90 days — check Nepal Immigration), travel insurance, personal expenses ($20/week for water etc), return airport transfer ($10-$15)

Who Can Join?

• Female volunteers only (for cultural and safety reasons)
• Students: social work, psychology, education, gap year travelers
• Caregivers, teachers, anyone passionate about women empowerment and disability support

How to Apply

Contact us with your preferred dates and duration. Start any day. We recommend booking 2 weeks in advance for homestay preparation.

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Third Eye Volunteer Foundation Nepal | Be Here Now Guest House, Thamel, Kathmandu | P.O. Box 9788 | 24/7 Call Support: +9779841928192 / +9779818392976 | info@volunteersummernepal.org

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