
Nuria’s volunteer story – the journey to school, a beautiful walk at 6am
The day begins really early. At around half past 5 the boys start to wake up and get ready to go to school. They freshen up, put on their school uniforms, eat breakfast and brush their hair in front of the mirror, the one and only mirror, behind the entrace. At 6am,...
Nuria’s volunteer story – smiles don’t need translation
I feel that I have found a family in the children’s home in Birgunj. Growing up as the youngest of two sisters, I had never experienced what it was like to have someone younger to look after, but now it’s like having 17 little brothers, and I love it. Although I have...
Nuria’s volunteer story – my first impressions of the children’s home
I was sweaty and exhausted when I arrived to the children’s home in Birgunj …after a bumpy and long ride from Kathmandu. The first thing I noticed when I got off the Jeep and stepped in Terai for the first time was the extreme heat. Soon I met the Nepali staff,...