Development/Social Work

Different NGOs/INGOs have established with the mission to develop Nepal socially, culturally, economically and politically. Women, children, orphans, education, economy, youths, old people, environment, sanitation, and a host of other pertinent issues are the major areas of concern. Many of the development work related organizations mostly seek volunteers with new notions, creativity and a high level of understanding. An intern must have to work for certain issues according to the organization’s work area.

Qualifications: Interns are expected to have a background and knowledge of various development subjects

Duration: The internship program in this faculty is generally of more than 3 weeks.

Shtrii Shakti

Shtrii Shakti (S2) was formed in 1990 by a nucleus of development professionals, activists, researchers and project implementers experienced in project design, implementation, technical backstopping, advocacy and networking monitoring and evaluation.

Shtrii Shakti directly translates into empowerment of women and is a Nepali acronym for "training, action research, information and income generation". It is a development based action research institution dedicated to implementing programmes that help in awakening the dormant power particularly within women and benefiting that sector of the population who are most in need. Over a decade of operation S2 has now successfully evolved itself as one of the leading Women in Development (WID) NGOs in the country. After ten years of implementing action research based programme, learning what works and what does not, sharing intensively with stakeholders and the communities at large, S2 has developed a holistically based philosophy garnered towards reaching the heart of the individual – the spiritual centre.

Preferred internship duration: long term, 2-3 months.

“While I was in Kathmandu, I interned, in my placement by the Prudent Education Foundation, at Shtrii Shakti, a women’s empowerment NGO. As a person who has become very interested in gender issues over the last few years, the placement proved absolutely perfect. I assisted in the writing of speeches and reports, and, most importantly, I learned about the state of gender equality here in Nepal and attempts being made towards increasing equality. The people I worked with were incredible influences to me, and many I hope will remain life-long friends. Thanks to the Prudent Foundation, I was able to spend my summer working with an organization that directly relates to my values, and even more importantly, I was able to put my values into action.””

Corbin Cleary
St. John's University Class of 2011

Women's Rehabilitation Centre (WOREC)

It works in partnership with grassroots people in order to resolve the major socio-economic, cultural and human rights injustices prevalent in Nepal in order to work towards the attainment of social justice and sustainable livelihood at the community level. WOREC's main goal is to prevent the trafficking of persons from a human rights perspective.

Jyoti Ashram:

Jyoti Ashram in memory of Kamala was established in 2004 and is operated by the Lions Club of Kathmandu, Sewa, Ladies club under Lions club International District. The Ashram is dedicated towards promoting the ideas of Lionism by giving its humble service to the senior citizens of our society.

It has been mainly established to extend the humanitarian cause of Lionism by reaching out to those less fortunate senior citizens of our society who for various reasons have been leading lonely, uncomfortable, aimless, traumatic and neglected lives with utter lack of love and care. The Ashram is providing them accommodation and endeavouring to make their existence more comfortable, meaningful and productive with a sense of belonging in a family like environment.

Search Nepal

A value based action learning, Non-governmental Organization (NGO) aiming to deliver and extend pro-poor environment friendly technology and services to the community since 1988. Search Nepal pursues and advocates empowerment and human rights based approach (HRBA) to development. A realistic mix of service delivery towards critical minimum basic needs is also pursued through self-help development. It attempts to usher just, equitable, inclusive and accountable systems of governance in government and non-government sector. SN will continue to operate along the lines of its key strategic issues. In future it will evolve into an institution providing more know-how and show-how on sustain development, effective strategies, effective impact monitoring and evaluation etc. Peace building and conflict transformation at the hamlet and project level will be some of the key inputs from SN. Gender, diversity and good governance will also emerge as important components of SN. Preferred internship duration: long term, 2-3 months. Free boarding and lodging for long term interns.