Amy Penthea Bownes (United Kingdom)

• Project Type -Healthcare - Medical
• Location of program - Kathmandu,Nepal
• Duration of program - 10 August, 2007

Pre Departure Information and Contact
I found it very easy to prepare for this program as Volunteering Solutions gave useful information on things, like what to pack, which vaccinations to get etc. Any worries or questions I had were quickly answered via e-mail.

Arrival/Airport Pick up
Pick up was very eventful as there was a strike on that day... however the coordinator looked after us very well and felt very safe with her.

Placement / Volunteer Project
Placement was at the Suhrav Hospital for infections and typical diseases. This was a fantastic placement to have as it was such a contrast to hospitals in the UK in terms of disease prevention and facilities available. There were plenty of opportunities to interact with the doctors and the patients and we were never left feeling out of our depth or at risk.

Accommodation and meals
Host family were amazing and definitely made my experience of Nepal a memorable one. It was comforting to have a home to come back to after a long day at the hospital. It was also fantastic to learn in-depth about the culture and traditions of Nepal. A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR HOST FAMILY.

Coordinator
We stayed at our coordinators house, the mummy made sure we never went hungry. Dinner time was flexible and you were free to eat as much or as little as you like.

Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no
YES!!