A relaxed energy

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…

Eye opening

Being here was an experience like no other. I didn’t know what to expect but any expectations I did have were exceeded. This became my home and you all my family within the first day. This house is nothing but full of love and everything that comes with it will change you for the better.…

A note to future volunteers

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…

A traveller love story?

Leo – You stole my heart but you can keep it… here in Nepal. I’ll be back for it. And you. And for momo. And daal bhat. And Prakash’s fried rice. And maybe Prakasi too. And Bicky is pretty cool too so I’ll come back for him. And Bishal’s fake tooth and Amaa’s smile. But…

A family I can rely on

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…