 If you are interested in photojournalism project, Nepal provides the perfect opportunity for you. The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Joining the photo journalism project in Nepal not only offers you the perfect destination that you can think of for this project, but also gives you glimpses of beautiful Himalayas, cultural heritage, lifestyles, and the landscape. In this project, you will be working under the supervision of a professional photo journalist who works for a national newspaper. You’ll learn and sharpen your skills in Photo Journalism with the help of your supervisor. As a part of the program, you’ll also work under the close supervision of a seasoned professional that’ll guide you and teach you all the skills required to make it as a photo journalist. Editing photos, taking advantage of light, aperture control etc, are all parts of the tricks you’ll learn while you volunteer.
Your Activity as a Volunteer
During your volunteer period, you will travel to different kinds of programs (religious, cultural, social) with your supervisor. Your supervisor will be an expert in photo journalism in Nepal. He will explain about all aspects of the program and the proposed activities for the day/week. You will take different kinds of photos while traveling or attending different kinds of cultural, religious, and social programs. You will also learn techniques on editing and finishing your photographs. This is a true hands-on experience for a widely circulated publication.
Skills Required for the Project
If you know how to take pictures or at least know about some of the functions of SLR camera, you’ll have an easier time. If you don’t know any, you’ll have to put in more hard work but you’ll get there. The aim of the project is to turn you into a photo journalist. For that, you’ll learn every aspects of it. But you must have passion for the work.
Project Location
Kathmandu Valley: The Valley is nestled on the lap of mighty Himalayas at an altitude of over 1000 meters. In the Valley, hills sprout up and down and offer spectacular views of the mountains from the top. Hindu and Buddhist shrines of Kathmandu Valley offer fascination and solace for local people. During festivals, hordes descend at these shrines making it a cacophony of celebrations. Bells and whistles ring loud, inviting gods to protect them. The people of the Valley are equally fascinating, especially the Newars, who were here before anyone and have evolved into an ethnic group of rich culture. It’s the Newari festivals and the medieval houses that make Kathmandu a cultural destination to visit.
Arrangement for room/food/supervision
VAN will present you with a wonderful opportunity to learn about people of Nepal and their lifestyles by placing you with a host family. You’ll have a room for yourself and you’ll eat what the host family makes. Bathroom and other facilities inside the host family are usually shared. Usually, at least one member of the host family will be able to speak in English.
Your life as a volunteer in Nepal
As soon as your plane lands at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you’ll find us at your service. One of our staff members will be there waiting for you preferably holding a placard with your name. For this, all you need to do is send us your flight itinerary at least four weeks prior to your departure. In case of delayed flights, please go directly to our contact hotel, the details of which will be given in your placement sheets. Alternatively, you can call our coordinators. The telephone numbers of our country coordinator and emergency contacts will be there in your pre-departure guidebook too.
After you've settled in, we’ll provide a two week long orientation program where you’ll be familiarized with the language and culture of Nepal. During this time, you’ll also go around cities like Kathmandu and Chitwan participating in cultural shows, visiting museums, going rafting, on jungle safaris or bird watching.
Afterward, you’ll be placed in your preferred project. During this time, you’ll stay either with the host family or a hostel as per your choice. Undoubtedly, the projects as well as accommodation will be perfectly safe. You’ll be provided with local meals three times a day. If traditional Nepali food doesn’t appeal to you, you’re welcome to buy your own food and prepare it. Volunteers can reach our coordinator at any time. They are ready to support you whenever you need them. We also conduct regular supervision/meetings when we visit our volunteers every 2 weeks to make sure that things are going good for them.
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