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Volunteer in Nepal with HOPE and HOME
Added: (Thu Feb 22 2007)
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Namaste from Sylvia, Henry and Jenny from Singapore!
We are happy to have discovered 'HOPE and HOME' organization. They have been helpful and committed in partnering us in improving the Disabled Rehabilitation Centre (DRC), the home, we were attached to. Mostly importantly, we are blessed to have a wonderful host family looking after us for the period we were here. Basudha and Shristi have made our stay in this foreign land a comfortable one. It is only through a home stay with a host family that we get to know Nepalese lifestyle up close and personal especially the food.
I must say that our first impression of DRC was quite overwhelming for us, Singaporeans. The place needed a number of improvements eg: environment and personal hygiene. Our project included introducing the importance of a healthy living environment and how to maintain it. With the help of Hope and Home, a gas water heater was installed (prior to this, they had to bathe in icy water even in winter). The children loved the new study room that we created. Now they have a blackboard to make teaching and learning easier. All these changes are made possible due to the willingness and strong support of the children and staff members of the home even in such a short time, 2 weeks! DRC showed their sincere appreciation on our departure which made us extremely touched. They have made us felt like we have become part of their family! It is indeed a fruitful and memorable experience for all of us!
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Sylvia, Henry and Jenny
Singapore