Last week marked our one year anniversary in Nepal. Amazingly on one hand, time has really flown by. On the other hand however, considering all the changes we have experienced, our time here has felt much, MUCH longer.
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A Year Later in Nepal
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VSO Nepal Goes Green
Volunteers reports on VSO Nepal’s latest green initiative. by Rex T., Edited by Stephen Massey, and with the help of Hilary Wright. Last September, VSO Nepal made a bold decision to ban the use of …
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An IT Checklist (and other things to know) for New Volunteers
Greetings to all new VSO volunteers who are coming to Nepal. Here is what you need to know regarding IT… Bring your own laptop – your laptop will be your source of entertainment (movies, tv, …
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How’s my patient?
I use analogies all the time when trying to explain about information technologies, best management practices, and maintenance concepts to my non-tech savvy colleagues. However, finding the “right” analogy that sticks with certain people can …
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Sharing Skills, Changing Lives – are we flogging a dead horse?
Mark, a fellow IT Volunteer who just recently returned to the UK, left a lasting impression on me during the handful of occasions that we were able to work together. Along with his tactful guidance …
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Looking Back
After many, many attempts via slow computer networks and even dial-up Internet accoess (yes, Internet dial-up using 28.8 kbps is still a reality here), I have successfully uploaded a 25-minute video of our time here …
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Support Update
As we have mentioned before, we have been fundraising on behalf of CUSO-VSO Canada in order to help offset the costs of supporting us and our work while overseas. As of this post (and to …
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My Village Stay – Day 5
As I mentioned before, Tlell and I are living in different Nepali host family which I have heard is the talk of the village since it is quite strange to have a married couple living …
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Danyabaad Chetena Kendra
It wasn’t easy at first but after a while I got used to it and now I can fondly say that I will miss Chetena Kendra (CK) and the town of Banepa. During our …
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Village Stay
On December 15th, we will be deployed to the Chankhu village in the Besi Thaau (place) where we will individually stay for 1 week with our assigned Nepali family. Armed with only our courage, enthusiasm …