Organic Farming and Permaculture

The main occupation of Nepal is farming. People still follow natural farming method which is chemical free organic way. Spending time with farmers volunteer have the opportunities to explore the Nepalese culture, language and way of living.

No matter what your skill level, you can volunteer with our Organic Farming and Permaculture Program and gain hands-on experience helping farmers, students and local communities cultivate and harvest organic crops, vegetables, fruits, herbs through sustainable farming methods. We work with several vibrant farms within Kathmandu Valley, Chitwan, Dhading, Gorkha and Pokhara where a variety of vegetables, crops, fruits and herbs now thrive.

Staying on our farms, you will have opportunities to learn more about organic farming, experience rural Nepali lifestyles and practice to cook Nepali food. Volunteers participate in the seasonal and daily rounds of the farm and household and can also engage in community projects.
Specific activities may include:
1, plowing
2, planting or harvesting vegetables, fruits, crops and herbs
3, developing forest farms
4, helping to design new projects
5, preparing compost
6, controling pests with organic methods
7, preparing organic liquid fertilizers

Fees and Expense
The following amount will be charged to the volunteers to maintain the under mentioned programs.

Program Fees

Administrative Charge is $50 and

2 weeks is $250
3 weeks is $350
4 weeks is $450
5 weeks is $550
6 Weeks is $650
7 weeks is $750
8 weeks is $850
3 months is $1200
4 months is $1550
5 months is $1900

The program fee covers

-Airport pickup and drop off
-Language and cultural training in Kathmandu (3 days to 1 weeks depending on length of volunteer)
-Sightseeing in Kathmandu
-Specialized training for your chosen program
-Accommodation at hotel during training period in Katmandu
-Land Transportation to village placement
-Accommodation and meals with your host family during the placement
-Accommodation at hotel for one day before departure
-24 hours Volunteer supervision and office administration
-Legal Service
-Contribution to Future Nepal Program e.g. Women Group in various part of Nepal, Income Generating Training, Children Research Center, Environment Awareness, Social development, Cultural Activity and Tourism Festival.

Program fee don’t covers:

-Visa/Visa extension fee
-Traveling and other expenses out of the placement during weekends
-Air Tickets (Domestic/International)
-Airport departure Tax from Nepal( About $30 US dollars)
-Insurance (Health/Accident)
-Laundry service
-Bar Bills
-Telephone Calls (Domestic/International)

The program fees can be paid in local currency and US Dollar.
Full payment should be paid at the registration period, upon arrival at Kathmandu.

Future Nepal is a non-profit making non-government social organization whose objectives are to provide modern education, income generating training to poor families, environment, health and village tourism development in most part of Nepal.

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