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Volunteering with Raleigh International Kisedi, Nepal Spring 2019 Alesia Alblas Rose Jolly

Introduction and why did we go?

What is Raleigh International? Raleigh International works to create lasting change through youth. Expeditions and International Citizenship Service (ICS) programmes

Raleigh ICS programme Roles: Team leader (TL) and volunteer positions Placements: 12 weeks for volunteers or 15 weeks for TLs Countries: Currently Nepal and Tanzania Programmes: Livelihoods or WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)

Sustainable Development Goals and WASH

Our Team

Our Community

My Family

VEGGIE MOMOS!!!!

Project details and aims

Infrastructure work 4 Toilet pits 9 Tap stand 9 Handwashing stations 1 Water source intake 2km Transmission pipe

Awareness Raising and Training

WASH education was important Water shortages Causes of sickness Hand washing Cultural beliefs

Drama Personal Hygiene (including handwashing) Dental Hygiene Water Safety Plan

Community Development Women’s grou p School Children’s Club Community surveys

What did we learn whilst on programme? Find the courage Open to discovery Never give up Create change together Act with integrity

Challenges Squat toilets! Food Hygiene Nepalese charity Weather Water and power cuts Community disputes Religious festivals Material shortages Dips in morale Sickness and diarrhoea!

Moments we’ll remember Holi Festival Weddings and parties Washing in the river Women’s march Sleeping bag wrestling! Bonfires and marshmallows Games with the community

Country tips and cultural considerations Try and learn the language! House rules Religious consideration Local cultural practices Your way isn’t the only way! Take time to understand each others cultural differences

Working with your counterpart in a cross-cultural team Teaching Nepali Practical skills (washing clothes!) Interacting with host family and community Working around language barrier (body language!)

How to apply Apply at: www.volunteerics.org/ Age considerations (Volunteer: 18 – 25, Team Leader: 23 – 35). Phone call about preferences Email to assessment centre day Confirmation of place and pre-departure training Medical screening including vaccination Fundraising - £800+ 12 – 15 week placement Action at Home and return volunteer event

Sponsor us (please!)? Alesia is running the London Landmarks half marathon for Raleigh International in March 2020. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/al esia-alblasllhm Rose is running the London marathon for WaterAid in April 2020. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ RoseJolly2

WE ARE STRONG! Any Questions? Close on a positive or inspiring picture or video from your volunteer journey