Head of the family
- Sharad Acharva Family details: Mr Acharya runs a clearing and
forwarding business. He has studied Bachelor's degree in Chitwan.
Mrs Acharya is a housewife. They have a son studying in a boarding
school. The family has previously hosted some American students. House description: The family live on the top floor of
a 2 story-building. There is a toilet and bathroom inside the house.
In front of the house, there is a big courtyard and a pretty flower
garden. Location: The house is a five-minute walk from the
main road in Lainchaur, about 20 minutes walk north of Kathmandu
behind the British Embassy. It is a residential area and is quite
and peaceful.
Family 2
Head of the family
- Ram Raj Poudel Family details: Mr Poudel is a banker who works in
Kathmandu. He is also the chairperson of 2 local government schools.
Mrs Poudel is a housewife. They have 2 lovely children aged 11 (son)
and 8 (daughter). Mrs. Poudel's younger 21 year-old brother, also
lives with the family. In addition, the family's 16 year old niece
also lives in the home. The family has previously hosted an
American volunteer. House description: The house is a modern, newly built
house with three stories. The family lives on the top two floors,
with the ground floor rented out. The family has a bathroom with
shower in the house Location: The house in located in a village area
called Balaju, about 25 minutes walk from the northern border of
Kathmandu. Mountain views are available from every window of the
house.
Family 3
Head of the family
- Rajendra Khanal Family details: Mr Khanal works at CARE International,
Nepal. He was educated in England. They have a son and a daughter.
The daughter studies in grade 7. The family has previously hosted an
American volunteer. House description: Modern house Location: The house is located in a densely populated
residential area called Mali gau, approximately 45 minutes walk
north-east of Kathmandu center and near the Pashupatinath Hindu
Temple.
Family 4
Head of the family -
Sushil Prasad Dhakal Family details: Mr Dhakal works at Nepal Bank Ltd. Mrs
Dhakal teaches at the local school. They have one 11 year-old son.
The family has previously hosted British volunteers. House description: Modern, brick house Location: The house is located in the village of
Nepaltar, about a 20 minute bus ride and 15 minute walk from
Kathmandu. The house is surrounded by green fields and overlooks
Kathmandu City. Small shops and teahouses are located on the main
road in the village.
Family 5
Head of the family
- Barun Thapa Family details: Mr Thapa is a businessman. Mrs Thapa
is a housewife and is involved in making beads and friendship
bracelets. They have 1 son and 1 daughter aged 8 and 12. They have
previously hosted volunteers from UK and USA. House description: Brick house with shower and
bathroom located within the home. Location: The house is located near Naya Bazaar,
approximately 5 minutes walk from INFO office.
Family 6
Head of the family -
Ramesh Karki Family details: Mr Karki works in a saving and trading
bank. He is also a member of INFO Nepal. Mrs Karki is a school
teacher. They have a five year-old son. Previously, they have hosted
volunteers from the USA. House description: Brick house Location: The house is located in Babarmahal, about a
half an hour's walk from INFO Nepal in the middle of Kathmandu.
Family 7
Head of the family
- Ram Chandra Subedi Family details: Mr Subedi is headmaster of the local
school and his wife is a housewife. They have 4 children (3
daughters (15, 13 and 9) and 1 son (7)). They have previously hosted
a volunteer from the UK. House description: Mud and brick house Location: The house is located in a countryside
village, Bangaltar, approximately half an hour by bus or tempo ride
and a 15-minute walk from the INFO office.
Family 8
Head of the family -
Shyam Nagarkoti Family details: Mr Nagarkoti is the chairperson of the
local youth club and he also works as a driver in Kathmandu. They
have a four year-old son. Previousl hosted volunteers from Korea. House description: Mud and brick house Location: The house is located in the small
countryside village of Badrabas, approximately an hour's bus ride
and a half an hour's walk from the center of Kathmandu.
Family 9
Head of the family
- Binod Dhakal Family details: Mr Dhakal is a student (he is 22 years
old). His father, mother and sister also live in the house. They
have previously hosted a Korean volunteer. House description: Mud and brick house Location: The house is located in the small
countryside village of Badrabas, approximately an hour's bus ride
and a half an hour's walk from the center of Kathmandu.
Living
with the host family provided us with a chance to experience
the culture and way of life of Nepali families. They warmly
welcomed us and were made to feel part of the family; they
were also kind enough to take us sightseeing around local
places of interest. At the end of our stay with our host
family we were all disappointed to have to leave them and
say goodbye.
Harry Boyce,
Alice Noregte, Helen, Annie and Haly
I was based with a wonderful
family, who were very inviting and eager to learn all about
my family and myself. I wish I had brought more photos with
me. I dreaded the thought of dal/bhat every day, but my
family produced some wonderful curries from the little
produce they grew in their kitchen garden, including
pumpkin, gourd, aubergine and potato, and this helped so
much that by the end of my stay I was really enjoying it,
and it was a treat to have a little chicken or mutton with
it.
Jacqui
Cawston
July 2007
This
is the time when, looking back, I realise how much has happened in
such a short time. It's been hard and good, sad and happy, just like
this country, full of contrasts. People here are amazing and I truly
admire their strength of character as there is so much hardship to
face on a daily basis. I have seen so much and will always remember
my experience here.
Florence Toury, France
August 2005
During my
time at the Orphanage I lived with the family so I was able
to gain a real insight into how a Nepali family functions.
The family treated me like one of their own and I
participated in chores such as giving out Daal Bhaat to the
children to helping washing dishes.
This
is the time when, looking back, I realise how much has happened in
such a short time. It's been hard and good, sad and happy, just like
this country, full of contrasts. People here are amazing and I truly
admire their strength of character as there is so much hardship to
face on a daily basis. I have seen so much and will always remember
my experience here.