Volunteers Initiative Nepal

Introduction

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN), established in 2005 by a diverse group drawn from development workers, educationalists, social activists and other professionals, is a non-religious, non-political, non-for-profit, and non-governmental organization (NGO). VIN is officially registered under the Society Act with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu (Reg. No. 147/062/63), and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council Nepal (SWC) (Affiliation No. 20910). VIN focuses on community-based projects involving local volunteers backed-up by international volunteers in Nepal.

VIN has been mobilizing local and international volunteers in various development sectors including educational programs, trainings and counseling that significantly contribute to enhance the livelihoods of poor and marginalized / disadvantaged communities in Nepal. VIN has also been deploying its volunteers in teaching, teacher training, environment, health and sanitation, helping children in orphanages, women empowerment support, youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development.
Vision

“A Peaceful, Prosperous and Equitable society throughout Nepal.”
Mission

Empowering marginalised communities through equitable, inclusive and holistic development programmes.

This will be done through enhanced Education, Health and Environment, Economy & basic Infrastructure Development by implementing Women’s empowerment, Children’s development, Youth empowerment and Public health & Medical care, Environment Conservation and Disaster Risk Reduction programmes with special focus on women and children by conducting soft skills & hands-on training and research, developing basic infrastructure, mobilising skilled local and international volunteers to promote equality, economic well-being and basic human rights.