From the moment when I first arrived in Kathmandu I fully believe that I was adopted into the VCD Nepal family. This sense of sibling love and community was definitely prevalent for the entirety of the trip but was strongest in Torikhet, Chitwan. Working with the children in the library and then living in the…
Having read many of the previous fare well letters I can only agree with the sentiments stated. However after my 3 weeks visit to Nepal, I am far too chilled on to compete with so many heartfelt super superlatives! Bicky halo shines brightly enough (luckily not his ego) that he is the lighthouse himself. A beacon…
My partner and I became connected to VCD from a friend back home in Australia. We spent five days at the Lighthouse and five days at the Orphanage in Chitwan, Sauraha. It has been such a pleasure to meet and get to know the VCD family and all the volunteers. The relaxed and sharing energy…
Future volunteers – this was the best experience of my life! Nepal is a beautiful country with lots of beautiful people. The time here has been life changing. Thanks to Bicky, Bishal, Prakash, all the other volunteers and our new family in Nepal, my experience has been one I will remember for the rest of…
I could write several pages about all the great experiences I’ve had here in Nepal during the last two months. What an amazing country! The first five weeks in Torikhet were a great experience with all the nice children at the library and Amaa’s daal bhat. One thing I learnt was that children – and…
I feel like I’ve found another family in Nepal through VCD. I had no idea what I would be doing or who I would be meeting when I came to Nepal but after the first few hours I already felt at home. I love the Lighthouse and I love your Tonkhet home just as much.…
Everyone I’ve met and worked with in the past twelve weeks has made my time in Nepal so special. If I wrote about everyone I had to be thankful to it would take up the entire page so instead I will stick to the most important. Bicky, thank you for welcoming me with open arms…
Four weeks has flown by! It still seems like yesterday when my nervous self was picked up from the airport after missing my connecting flight. What a four weeks it has been. There is so much I could talk about, I could write a novel! But I won’t bore you that much. Volunteering was a…
I had the experience of a lifetime and the Lighthouse was made to feel like home. I had an absolutely amazing time here in Nepal. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, especially Amaa and Buwa. They took me in and really made me feel like family from day one. The school and library were incredible, making…
From trekking and rafting to safaris and sight seeing, it has all been an amazing experience. Playing chess, relaxing at the lighthouse, drinking and going out, rafting and driving around – all the people at VCD individually made this journey amazing and it wouldn’t have been as good without you all. Thank you for your friendship, knowledge…
VCD Nepal Volunteer Stories 