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Work with Tibetan refugee resettlements in Nepal
| Organization: | Global Citizens Network |
| Date: | -- |
| Great For: | Groups, Professionals, Retirees, Seniors, Teens |
| Interest Area: | Education |
| Opportunity Link: | http://www.universalgiving.org/volunteer/work_with_tibetan_refugee_rese/id1180.do |
Description
Global Citizens Network needs help with our work with Tibetan refugee resettlements in the Pokhara Valley of Nepal. In Pokhara Valley, 45 minutes by plane from Kathmandu, are the four Tibetan refugee settlements of Tashi Palkheil, Jampaling, Tashi Ling and Paljorling. The Refugee Welfare Committee invited Global Citizens Network on an exploratory visit to the settlements in October 1999.
You will partner with settlers on a number of community projects such as a water drainage ditch, business development of a recycling center, among others. Past volunteer groups have worked on roofing repair, building a public bathhouse and renovating an irrigation canal. Volunteers also have opportunities to learn about Tibetan history, culture, religion, art and teach in the settlement school.
