Byasi research volunteer

Byasi research volunteer program Nepal

Byasi research volunteer program is design to research the Marginalized caste Byasi and uplift them. The resident of this caste locates Byas, Ralpa and Khalanga village of North West region of Darchula District which is most remote of Far Western region of Nepal. The persons of Byas caste which falls in marginalized caste of Nepal are not any other sectors of Nepal. These Byasi castes deem themselves generation of Byas Saint who created Mahabharata. There are 31 surnames including Nakhyal, Napachyal, Baunal in the Sub castes of this caste. Byasi caste has self cultural custom and recognitions. They don’t go out of the house on Saturday, they don’t mix in the house on Tuesday, female woman don’t plough, don’t go two sides on condition of returning in home at night and they have recognition that if stayed at a house continuously 3 days, there shall be harmful. They don’t keep vacant pot in the room because it causes evil omen. Maternal uncle and nephew don’t wash hand by the water of same pot. If it doesn’t rain in time, they get dirt in the temple and they believe that god will be angry and have rain. They consider bad omen if cat crosses the way before them, if jackal cries, pot breaks and encounters widow woman.
Spoken language of Byasi caste is called Byasi. But script of Byas language has not been found yet. Ornament of Baysi caste called as Salipuli. Sa means mud and Li means flower whose full form is beautiful chain of ornament made of mud. Woman of Byasi caste wears chain made of mud. They wear ring in five fingers of the hand, Kanthi, Chandrahar, Champakali in throat and Birawati in head, Bulaki in nose and Bali in ear.
Male of Byasi caste wears gown till knee and trouser and tie head by turban and tie waistband and woman wears Chyu over waist and under waist Bhala. They perform eight rituals including birth, ceremony naming the child, Karnabhed, Mumo, Chhebar, marriage, Bhuhani and death since birth to death. Marriage rituals like engagement, Gandarbha and abduction are popular. As they have not dowry custom, Bride accepts widow. As this marginalized caste resides most remote hilly region and there is minimum number of school and their financial condition so poor, therefore, the numbers of educated people are so low. By deeming that the children of Byas caste would not be deprived from education in this 21st century and basic right of education should be for all, our organization has been collecting data of children of Byas caste, opening school in that region, encouraging for studying and operating awareness program. Therefore, we request to participate in uplift campaign for research and train in health and education sectors for the freedom of deprived community. Let’s join our Byasi research volunteer project.
Highlights:  Byasi research volunteer placements available on volunteer hostel and local host family basic.
Available Duration: 4weeks/ to 12 weeks
Experience Required: It is not necessary any specific skills and qualification for Byasi research volunteer program. Upon your arrival you will receive relevant training towards the Byasi research volunteer projects. If you are flexible and patient, you’ll cope better during the Byasi research project and successfully complete your project as working conditions. For Byasi research project volunteer may need physical efforts, so you should be in good health. We just ask our volunteers to be flexible, enthusiastic, be patient and an open mind. Byasi research program is open to worldwide participants, families, couples and individuals.
Project Location: Byasi research project placements available on Byas, Ralpa and Khalanga village of North West region of Darchula district only. Most of the volunteer placements are located within 2-4 km. from their accommodation and volunteers use local transportation such as mini bus or taxis for their commuting.
Program start dates: Byasi research volunteer program starts every month, year round.
Languages: English
Program Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years or older at the beginning of Byasi research volunteer program. Volunteers need to have an open mind, knowledge about research methods and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.
Arrangement of room/food/supervision: CSVFN will manage your accommodation, food and supervision while you work in a volunteer program. You will stay either with a host family, in a project hostel or in a home base. In the home base, you’ll share your room with other volunteers and use communal toilets. You’ll be served 3 meals a day. Meals in the home base can be local or continental. In the host family, you’ll have a room for yourself and will be served 3 local meals a day. Staying with a host family will provide you with a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali lifestyle and live with a warm and welcoming family. You can even learn to cook Nepali food. While volunteering, our staffs will visit you every two weeks. During the visit, we will check on your progress and make sure you’re satisfied and happy.
Transportation: Volunteers are met at the Nepal international airport in Katmandu, upon arrival into Nepal. Once you are in your placement you need to work out transport for any traveling you wish to do, whether this is simply to the local shops or further a field for sightseeing. Travel will usually be by micro bus, tempo, taxi, larger buses or simply walking. Several projects are just walking distance.
Trip upgrade: We proudly offer this project and travel packages in Nepal. You can customize or upgrade this travel itinerary to meet your specific interests. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail. We are looking forward to hear from you.
Note: You will also need a weekly budget up to $10 to cater for all your personal expenses like bath soap, laundry, Telephone, mineral water etc.
E-mail us at: volunteercharitywork@gmail.com