Most of the disabled individuals in Nepal are ignored, neglected and forced to live in dark rooms, because most of the family members of disabled individuals feel shame at having lost the prestige due
Idealist.org offers the opportunity to serve your community through "Volunteer in Nepal - Volunteering at Disability Center in Nepal". This is an ongoing opportunity located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Volunteer in Nepal - Volunteering at Disability Center in Nepal
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Most of the disabled individuals in Nepal are ignored, neglected and forced to live in dark rooms, because most of the family members of disabled individuals feel shame at having lost the prestige due to them in the community. As a result, they are dying in the same room or bed where they were born. Some of their families members may also make them beg on the streets. In these ways the individuals are losing their human rights.
Everest Foundation Nepal offers interested volunteers from all over the world a chance to provide great support to the disabled children in Nepal. EFN has been closely working with care facilities in and outside Kathmandu Valley who have specialized in caring for these children. Volunteers stay with a local family, while spending 4 to 6 hours a day at the facility. Volunteers typically assist caregivers, and provide more education on care methods where necessary. Volunteers also work