Kavre, Nepal

In 2015, a devastating earthquake struck central Nepal, destroying entire communities and damaging hundreds of thousands of homes. Today, approximately 45% of people in Nepal live in substandard housing, and nearly 30% rely on unsafe pit latrines.

Habitat Nepal’s work focuses on construction standards that mitigate disaster risks and promote sustainable building practices. Since 1997, Habitat for Humanity Nepal has reached over 17,600 families with new homes and in 2022 alone, helped 32,021 families finance their homes worth over $41 million.

Volunteers will play a crucial role in advancing Habitat Nepal initiatives by contributing directly to house construction efforts. These homes are designed for vulnerable families, ensuring that these homes meet disaster-resilient and climate-friendly standards.

Working with a building contractor and local volunteers, some of the construction tasks include: 

• Mixing mortar.
• Moving bricks.
• Preparing bamboo columns and beams.
• Weaving bamboo walls.
• Applying mud mortar to walls and paint.

Volunteers will stay in double-occupancy rooms at a hotel. Single-occupancy rooms are available by request for an additional charge. Please contact your team leader to request a single-occupancy room. Meals will vary slightly from day to day. Breakfast will be provided at the hotel. Lunches will be served on the build site on workdays and dinner will be at the hotel, local restaurant or arranged by the country program.