How safe is it to volunteer in Nepal?
We work very hard to ensure, you are placed in safe environments while volunteering. In Nepal you may have heard about the Maoists rebels. Their aim is to change the way Nepal is run as a country. They are seen as no threat to foreigners, as they seek only the local support of the Nepali people. We have not found single case of threats for the foreigners. And more importantly, Maoist rebels have now ceased fire for three months; and may last longer.
Volunteer Soceity Nepal always ensures our volunteers that they are placed in safe environments while volunteering in Nepal. VSN has more than 100 volunteers every year. No one felt unsafe; consequently, we do not see that any serious security threats exist for foreigners in Nepal. You might be aware that some embassies have had security warnings for up to 13 years warning against visiting Nepal, but during that period not even a single tourist has not been attacked or threatened.
