CSDN ( Centre for Sustainable Development Nepal) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious  organization registered with the Social Welfare Council of the Government of Nepal. CSDN,  running volunteer programs in Nepal for community support and cultural exchanges. Programs are available year-round in the areas of English teaching, orphanage, conservation work, health, and many more as per the interest of volunteers.

CSDN volunteer programs are not only based on volunteer placement, we also customize the programs in accordance with the need, taste and interest of our volunteers. And, we offer rigorous and amazing one-two week long cultural and language immersion program before the start of volunteer program.

Mission and Vision

The mission of CSDN  is to encourage and invite international volunteers to contribute in the community development, and nature conservation activities of the Nepalese people. Through work camps and village-based programs, international volunteers promote mutual friendship and solidarity in addition to enriching their own experiences and making meaningful contribution to Nepalese Communities. CSDN offers significant abroad opportunities for volunteers to boost significant knowledge, experience and expertise in education, health, conservation, and community development issues through international volunteering. We hope to achieve this goal by offering community orientated volunteer programs where the efforts of our volunteers go directly to the underprivileged people and their communities.

Our volunteers are supposed to be active community workers who support the programs and activities of the organization by undertaking a variety of jobs and responsibilities such as working in orphanages, teaching English, working as community health workers, working in conservation sector etc.

Other Service Programmes Offered by CSDN

Internship program – In collaboration with local partners, CSDN can offer internship in almost any topic related to Nepal. Areas of internship may include Sustainable Agriculture, Environment Conservation, English Teaching, Health, Culture and Religion, Traditional Nepali Arts, Natural Medicine and Ethno botany, Journalism, Human Rights, Women's Studies, Development Studies, Buddhism, and Handicrafts. Interns engage in the daily activities of the project and, in most cases, develop a report on an area of particular interest. Generally, the director of the project serves as the supervisor for the intern.

International Work Camp Programs - For two weeks volunteers work 20-30 hours per week either physically or technically depending upon the nature of the work. In many programs local villagers will work alongside international volunteers. Approximately 5-15 international volunteers from different countries will work and stay together. This program is ideal for college and university students but is open to anyone with an adventurous soul.

Our commitments

CSDN is committed to provide our volunteers the best volunteer programs in terms of price, quality, volunteering environment and services. We would like to ensure the volunteers that the volunteering experience with us would be momentous, invaluable, knowledgeable, skillful, contributing, and ever lasting. Few things that you will experience and achieve when you become a part of CSDN programs:

·         The opportunity to leave permanent and positive impacts in the lives of the less fortunate when you work with orphan children, disadvantaged local community, disabled people and rural women's groups.

·         Meaningful volunteer abroad opportunities, caring host family, and the strong field support of a local in-country coordinator and professional staff members.

·         The opportunity to travel, participate in cross-cultural learning, to be part of an exciting expedition, and learn and earn through our paid English teaching placements.
Highlights

·         CSDN's program is more than simple placement in volunteer projects. Cultural immersion, traveling, cross-cultural experiences and volunteering abroad are important components of our each and every program.

·         CSDN supports volunteers throughout their placement. Our staff visits you periodically, and our services are available 24/7 to support you in the event of an emergency.

·         CSDN volunteers live and work in rural settings immersing themselves in the local culture and customs of village life, experiences beyond the possibilities for travelers and tourists.

·         CSDN has year-round and immediate volunteer opportunities, allowing you to volunteer for 2-12 weeks in four amazing countries of South Asia.

·         CSDN program fees are 60% - 80% lesser than any other volunteer organizations.

·         CSDN believes in high professional service and exceptional program standards. At no cost do we comprise the quality of our programs.

·         We are committed to ensuring the safety, flexibility, professionalism, transparency, and excellence of our programs.

We believe our programs will grow only if our volunteers are happy and pleased with their experiences with us and our programs.

CSDN Objectives

The primary objective of CSDN is to offer meaningful volunteer abroad experiences to international volunteers in Nepal. We place our volunteers in projects where they can make a real difference in the lives of orphans, underprivileged people, exploited women, and those who are languishing in the poorest communities. To the volunteer it offers safe responsible travel experiences, exceptional training and career development opportunities, and the ability to make a real difference.

The secondary objective of CSDN is to initiate and promote grassroots community development programs. In collaboration with our volunteers and many international partners, we have constructed and renovated many schools and orphanages in different parts of Nepal.