Nepal Education and Community

Your trip to Nepal

Program type: Community Development

Duration: 14 Days

Accommodation: Hotel

Transport: Minibus

Sustainable Development Goals: 2. Zero Hunger, 4. Quality Education, 17. Partnerships for the Goals

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Trip highlights

Discover Kathmandu’s culture and heritage – Explore vibrant markets, visit historic temples, and experience daily life in Nepal’s capital while gaining insight into its traditions and spiritual roots.
Support education and school development – Help improve a local school through educational activities and renovation work, creating a brighter and more engaging learning environment for children.
Explore Chitwan National Park on safari – Head into the jungle on a wildlife safari and learn about conservation efforts protecting Nepal’s biodiversity, including the endangered one-horned rhino.
Build real-world skills through hands-on workshops – Gain confidence through teaching activities, creative sessions, traditional dance, yoga, and cooking classes that strengthen communication, teamwork, and leadership.

What you can expect

Become part of a Nepali community and contribute to collaborative education and development projects. Your days will combine meaningful project work with cultural discovery, as you support local children through informal teaching and hands-on renovation work at a school. Working alongside local educators and community staff, you’ll build practical skills in communication, teamwork, and classroom leadership while helping create a more welcoming learning environment. Learn to plan engaging lessons promoting learning through play. Help children practice their English, numeracy, and motor skills through reading sessions, teaching basic writing, number games, and flashcards.

You’ll also be immersed in Nepal’s rich culture and landscapes, from Nepali language lessons and traditional dance to cooking classes, temple visits, and time exploring historic towns and local markets.

Discover the unique local biodiversity with a trip to Chitwan National Park for a weekend of wildlife and culture, including a jungle safari to spot rhinos and other native species. You will also experience Tharu traditions, riverside sunsets, and scenic landscapes before returning to Kathmandu.

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Why choose Nepal for your Community Development program?

Nepal offers a unique environment where community life, spirituality, and tradition remain closely connected, creating an ideal setting for immersive cultural learning. Students get the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone while making a meaningful contribution to local communities through immersive cultural exchange and hands-on community projects.

Supporting education projects allows students to develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills as they collaborate with local educators and children. The hands-on nature of classroom support and renovation work makes learning practical, visible, and rewarding.

Immersion in Nepali culture adds another powerful dimension to the experience. By living and working within the community, students gain insight into the country’s traditions, spirituality, and everyday life. These cross-cultural interactions foster independence, resilience, and confidence while encouraging a deeper understanding of global perspectives – creating personal growth alongside real community impact.

What's included?

We handle all the essentials, so you can focus on the experience.

Included:

Accommodation – Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.
Meals and drinking water – All breakfast, lunch, and dinners and always fresh drinking water.
Transportation – To and from the airport, plus everything in between.
24/7 Support – Round-the-clock support on the ground and 24/7 backup from our global teams.
Free teacher places – One free staff place for every nine students that travel
Travel and medical insurance – Provided by our trusted insurance partners.
Activities – All excursions, cultural activities, and social events.
Project training and materials – All program activities and equipment, including training and workshops from experienced professionals.
Projects Abroad T-shirt – A free t-shirt for every traveler.
Dedicated pre-departure support – Your group’s own contact to support with everything from application to departure.
Presentations for students, parents, and teachers – Online or in-person presentations to answer all questions and help prepare travelers for their program.
Fundraising advice – Support and resources to aid students’ fundraising journeys.

Upon request:

Flights – We can arrange group flights for you to keep your booking simple.
Reflective journals – Custom-made journals to support student reflections and learning outcomes.
Courses with our school of record for additional pre-college credits (earn between 3 and 15 academic credits)
– Bolster your program's educational value with an online course developed specifically for Projects Abroad participants in collaboration with our official schools of record: Greensboro College (North Carolina, USA) and Hartwick College (New York, USA).