Building Mutual Understanding Through Volunteering
Volunteering to Learn is a non-profit, non-governmental organization providing rich volunteer and learning experiences in Nepal. So far, we’ve served the interests of more than one hundred volunteers from various countries. Our organization builds on the belief that mutual understanding is at the heart of improved relations across communities, cultures, nations, and religions. Through our own experiences both in community organizing in Nepal and with visitors from around the world, we’ve learned that personal encounters and conversations among people working together create some of the best opportunities for mutual understanding..![]()
Our Misson
Our mission is to provide volunteering opportunities in Nepal that make it possible for both hosts and visitors to learn. Volunteers gain a sense of satisfaction from contributing to Nepalese communities, but they also learn language and gain insights into culture, ecology, history and geography. Host families and communities benefit from enthusiastic helpers, teachers, and organizers, but they also learn about diverse cultures and perspectives that help them see beyond stereotypes.
Our Volunteer Programs
" It’s a shame I didn’t know about your organization earlier, otherwise I would have liked to participate in many more projects. " –Anne Wong, UK
Explore our Programs
Environmental Awareness
Our Program places volunteers on locations to promote understanding and implement practical solutions.
Help Orphanage Program
Every year, hundreds of children leave their destitute villages to find work in Nepal’s crowded cities. And, many children become orphans due to natural calamities, conflicts or natural deaths.
Organic Agriculture & Farming
Nepal is still rooted in agriculture, so spending time on a farm will shed light on many aspects of Nepali culture and language.
Teaching English
Knowing English has become essential for men and women throughout Nepal.
Homestay & Cultural Exchange
Those who wish to immerse themselves in language, culture, and daily life should consider spending time with a host family.
Women's Empowerment
hroughout Nepal, women are organizing to pursue healthy and sustainable livelihoods, cultivate leadership and political opportunities..




