More than 130,000 Tibetans live in exile in India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and nearly 20 percent of those exiled live in Nepal. Although they are now free to practice their religion and rebuild their cultural heritage, they still face many hurdles in Tibet's neighboring countries, especially in Nepal.

Education for Tibetan children is a high priority and the biggest challenge for them. Primary education schools—called Tibetan Children's Villages—were established by the Tibetan community in Nepal. These schools support religious Tibetan practices and provides education schooling in Buddhist philosophies as well as a variety of other areas such as English and computer skills.

As a volunteer in Teaching English to Buddhist Monks Program, you will provide basic conversational English instruction to Tibetan children. Volunteers also organize games, paintings, drawings, and other creative activities. As a unique facet of this placement, volunteers will witness and participate in traditional Buddhist rituals.

Ongoing Programs

Teaching English Teaching Buddhist Monks Work for Orphanage Conservation/Eco Works Health Project Traffic Management Project Mini-Escapes