T4DNepal is non-religious, non-political, non-governmental, non-for-profit organization (NGO). T4DNepal is officially registered under the Society Act with the District Administration Office Kathmandu (Registration No. 222/074/75), and is also affiliated to the Social Welfare Council Nepal (SWC) (Affiliation No. 48283). with the vision of “To end information poverty and social backwardness by bringing about a digital revolution”. T4DNepal aims to connect unreached and underserved communities of Nepal in an effort to bring them out of digital darkness and equip them with access to information. With the belief ‘Inform, Communicate and Empower,’ T4DNepal finds sustainable digital interventions to overcome information poverty in rural and remote locations of Nepal, and empower communities with digital literacy, digital tools and last mile connectivity.
Nepal is a landlocked country situated within the Latitude of 26°20’N to 30°26’N & longitude of 80°03’E to 88°15’E between the Asian Giants India and China. She occupies 147,181sq.km of the surface of the Earth and is rectangular in shape carrying long history of her origin. It was believed that there was the Tethys Sea between Indian and Tibetan Plateau. During the course of time the smaller Landmass (India) started moving towards north to join itself with the bigger Asian Landmass. During such course of action that took thousands of years and due to the pressure of those great plates coming together the bottom of the Sea started to rise slowly and formed the Mighty and Majestic Himalayas. This fact has been amply proved by the fossils of the marine life found in the Kali Gandaki Gorge. She has the highest mountain in the world as well as the deepest George.
Nepal is divided into 3 topographical regions. Himalayan Region which is the most attractive region covers 15% of the whole land and is decorated with the snowcapped mountains for all season where the highest point on earth (Mt. Everest 8848 m.) situated along with other numbers of mountains over 6000 m. Mid Hill Region is rich for green landscapes. It covers 68% of the total land. The major cities like the capital of the country Kathmandu and scenic city Pokhara lie in this region. This is the region with the reflection of Nepal’s reality of being the kingdom in Himalaya along with the Nepalese life. Terai Region lies in the southern part of the country. It covers 17% of the total land. The climate is tropical here and the life is more comfortable. The density of population is more here now days. Once it was covered with the dense forest so no people lived there with the fear of Malaria. Some of the National Parks and Wildlife Reserves are situated in this region.
Nepal is the museum of the human races or even said as the anthropological pilgrimage. The population of the country is 30 million with the density of 156.27 per square kilometers as the National Census 2012 A.D. roughly the majority of the peoples are the Indo-Aryans and the remainder is of Mongoloid origin. The peoples in the Himalayan are called Tibet-Mongoloid by races and Tibet-Buddhist by religion. They speak Tibetan language and their own dialects. Their life is based on the Trans- Himalayan trade and Cis- Himalayan trade. It was believed that the people called the Sherpas of the North East Nepal were the migrants of the eastern Tibet. In the mid hill region, the peoples are living with agriculture. Newars are the main ethnic group of Kathmandu and are mostly associated in business. Magars, Gurungs, Rai and Limbus form the warrior class and are famous throughout the world as Brave Gurkhas. Terai had been poorly inhabited for long time because of the fear of so-called disease Malaria. It was covered with the dense forests for many years and now mass deforestation has made this region better place to live. During the course of time people from mid-hills started migrating to this region as they found the land there rich enough for cultivation. Rapid migration is affecting the density of population.
The economy of Nepal is chiefly based on agriculture. Most of the peoples are employed in this field. After 1950 Nepal gained its importance as perfect and safe destination for people with the interest in traveling, adventure ,volunteering and other activities of their choice. The snowcapped mountains of Nepal Himalayas have inspired many peoples to come up to to this country for mountaineering expeditions. Thus we can say that the life of the peoples now more depends on tourism industry. With the introduction of the tourism, the production of the garments, crafts, carpets and other things introduced in the market of other continent and the export of those things help to maintain the poor economy. The development expenditure is largely drawn from the funds of Developed countries. It has increased the capacity of GDP and inflation after the arrival of Democracy though the presently disturbed political situation affects its economic condition.
less expensive comparative to other countries Nepal is one of the richest countries in terms of its bio-diversity. Nepal has the top most Trekking routes on the earth. The Highest Mountain on the earth Mt. Everest 8848 m. 29058 ft. with other 7 mountains over 8000 meters. Nepal Occupying only 0.1 % of the earth is the home to: 2% of all the flowering plants / 4% of mammals on earth / 600 indigenous plant families. 8% of the world’s population of birds (more than 848 species) (One of the best destinations for bird watching tour) 11 of world’s 15 families of butterflies and 319 species of exotic Orchids. Nepal the birth Place of the Buddha the founder of Buddhist Philosophy
A Visa is necessary to enter Nepal and can be obtained for the following duration from any Nepalese Embassy or Consulate in your country or nearest or at the Immigration office located the following Entry Points in Nepal. ( Visitors from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Srilanka, Maldives, Bhutan will not have to pay visa fee to travel Nepal ) - Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu - Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) - Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal) - Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border) - Belahia, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal) - Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal) - Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal) - Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
It is important that you speak some English, but it is perfectly acceptable if you speak English as your second language. When you arrive in Nepal you will be placed into a training program that includes an intensive language course on basic Nepali phrases that you may need while volunteering which will also help you settle in. see in our learn basic Nepali.
The answer is simple that you need to pay for the food, accommodation, transport, cell phone as no local community can cover your expenses in general.
A Visa is necessary to enter Nepal and can be obtained for the following duration from any Nepalese Embassy or Consulate in your country or nearest or at the Immigration office located the following Entry Points in Nepal. ( Visitors from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Srilanka, Maldives, Bhutan will not have to pay visa fee to travel Nepal ) - Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu - Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) - Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal) - Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border) - Belahia, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal) - Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal) - Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal) - Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)