Empower Women Through Education

This role presents an extraordinary chance to contribute to a meaningful cause. As a volunteer teacher, you will be working with adult women in Kathmandu, Nepal, who have limited formal education and face significant challenges navigating modern life. Your primary goal will be to help these women develop essential skills, build confidence, and broaden their horizons through quality education.

The project takes place at Chetana Mahila Secondary School, which was established to provide educational opportunities for women of all ages. By joining this initiative, you will form lasting connections with students, colleagues, and the local community. You will also have the opportunity to design and implement innovative teaching methods, leveraging your creativity and expertise to create a stimulating learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taught adult women of various age groups and learning capacities, helping them improve their English language skills and other subjects like mathematics, science, and personal development.
• Designed lessons that catered to different learning styles, incorporating creative activities such as sports, games, and interactive experiences.
• Developed and maintained a positive, supportive relationship with students, fostering a sense of community and motivation.
• Collaborated with local staff to ensure a cohesive and effective educational program.

Benefits:

• Paid internship (fee includes accommodation, food, pre-departure and in-country support)
• Contribute to the empowerment of women in Nepal, enhancing their literacy rate and overall well-being
• Gain valuable experience in teaching and education, developing essential skills and knowledge
• Enhance your CV and career prospects

About the Project:

This international volunteer project is focused on empowering women who have migrated to Kathmandu from rural areas to work as domestic helpers. Many of these women have little to no formal education, making it challenging to navigate life in today's world where education is often a key to survival. Through this project, volunteers will work as teachers, helping these women develop essential skills, build confidence, and broaden their horizons. The project takes place at Chetana Mahila Secondary School, which was established to provide education to both younger and older women who missed out on schooling earlier in life. Here, volunteers and students form meaningful connections, sharing their cultures and learning from each other. Volunteers will have the opportunity to experiment with different teaching techniques, bringing fresh ideas to the classroom while supporting the school's mission of empowering women to discover their hidden talents.

Daily Life:

As a volunteer on this project, you'll be teaching adult women of various age groups and learning capacities, offering a unique and rewarding experience. You have the flexibility to design your lessons in a way that best suits your students, whether by following a course book or by engaging them in conversational English and real-life topics. English is crucial for these women, as all higher education in Nepal is taught in English, so your role is key in helping them improve their language skills. Beyond English, you can also introduce them to a range of other subjects such as mathematics, science, geography, technology, music, personal development, environmental awareness, and general health and safety. This diverse approach helps students gain practical knowledge and skills, building confidence in their everyday lives. Nepal has an adult literacy rate of just 67%, so there's plenty of room to make a meaningful difference here.