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"I know it's cliché, but this trip changed my life."
Elyse May, Google

During this expedition, a team of volunteers will participate in an incredible opportunity to understand and fight human trafficking.

Background
While operating schools in India, Effect.org saw decreasing numbers in girls’ attendance. Upon learning they were being lost to the trafficking trade, Effect.org founder, Casey began to create a documentary exposing India’s trafficking underworld. Whilst filming, Effect.org made valuable partnerships with nonprofits fighting trafficking throughout India and Nepal.

Expedition Details
Together with Effect.org partners, you’ll meet with survivors and nonprofits focused on anti-trafficking efforts as you understand the factors behind this issue.

The team’s goal is to leverage each individual’s technical skills during an Impact Workshop; you’ll present ideas, form teams, and develop plans. Working closely with nonprofits, your ideas will create solutions to their problems.

Whether you are a marketer, HR, developer or have other skills, every professional background assists in making this imapct workshop successful!

Price per person

$2,495

Duration

7 Days

Accomodations

Hotel

Application Cost

$20

Passport & Visa

Required

In-Country Food & Transportation

Covered

Travel

Travel through Kathmandu valley visiting nonprofit leaders and inspirational survivors of human trafficking. Learn about trafficking prevention, rescue and rehabilitation.

Impact Workshop

Working with a team of fellow volunteers, you’ll present ideas, create tech-based solutions and develop ideas during a Hackathon. Coding, marketing, or designing - all skills are needed to make this happen!

Make a difference

You’ll have the chance to learn at a grassroots level how human trafficking affects Nepal. Working with nonprofits and applying your everyday skills, you’ll create solutions to help change lives.

Lifelong Friends

Join like-minded individuals who love to travel and want to make a difference.

What's Included

All meals & drinks (non alcoholic)
All in-country travel
Airport Transfers
Expedition Activities
Resources and Materials for Expedition activities
A webinar on ‘How to Fundraise Succes

What's Not Included

International Flights
Visa
Vaccinations
Accommodation (While lodging will be booked, arranged and managed by us, the cost for the same is over and above the base price of $2495)

Itinerary

Day 1: July 21, Sunday

Make sure you are in Kathmandu, Nepal by Sunday. Its the first day for check in, get some rest because its going to be a long week!

Day 2: July 22, Monday

Induction and training program. Explore Thamel, city center EXplore Kathmandu Durbar Square Sunset at Swayambhunath, also known as 'Monkey Temple'.

Day 3: July 23, Tuesday

Travel to rural villages to interact with locals.

Day 4: July 24, Wednesday

Volunteering at nonprofit, working alongside therapists and young female trafficking survivors.

Day 5: July 25, Thursday

Visit some NGO's, keep your energy high since we will be at a shelter home with the most adirable kids

Day 6: July 26, Friday

Spend the morning at Nagrokot taking in Himalayan views or Bhaktapur Tour. Impact Workshop Begins!

Day 7: July 27, Saturday

Impact workshop all day!

Day 8: July 28, Sunday

Impact workshop all morning followed by final presentations. Team Dinner!

Day 9: July 29, Monday

Its not good bye forever, right? See you soon new friends!

Meet Your Expedition Leaders

Aashima Khosla

Deputy Grant Manager

Aashima's passion for social development pushed her to pursue her Masters in Social Work. She started her career in the field of Development Sector Consulting where she worked with several Indian government bodies and ministries to undertake extensive research and strategy to improve stakeholder engagement and last mile delivery of government programs. She loves working with children and now aims to use her skill set to add value to their lives. She is an avid reader, does not go anywhere without her Kindle, and loves Zumba and power yoga.

Reviews

13 Expedition reviews

Seth Williams

I had an amazing experience that exceeded my expectations. It was truly a life-changing week and will never see the world in the same way. Thanks to the team for putting together an impressive schedule of events, pulling together a great group of volunteers and helping each of us really delve into the experience. I learned a lot, experienced a lot and most importantly was moved to action through the encounters I had during the week. I would highly recommend this opportunity to anyone who is ready for a life-altering experience.

Laura Guzmán Linares

I loved it. It exceeded my expectations by far. Everything was perfectly organized and I could feel every single day I stayed there that our help can be useful for the NGOs in Nepal and for the girls.

Ally Warson

The expedition was one of growth in perspective and empathy for a cause that most Americans are blind too. The expedition was beautifully organized by Effect and the NGOs were taught me more then I could have ever imagined. I felt like I was gone for 3 months not a week! The travel is tough and switching out of your routine into a developing country is no easy feat. However, every small challenge that pushes you out of your comfort zone helps you grow more as an individual and our group did grow collectively! Being able to improve the operational success of these NGOs was a huge success during the hackathon. You realize that there are so many small wins and the gratitude from both sides is heart warming. Thank you for changing my life!

FAQ

1: Why Human Trafficking?

Non-profit Effect.org has been running schools in India since 2010 and noticed a decline in the number of girls attending. Casey Allred, the founder of Effect.org was shocked to learn that many girls were being trafficked into the sex trade. He was personally disturbed by the growing epidemic and wanted the world to know the truth, teaming up with a director to create Stolen Innocence, a trafficking documentary (Releasing late 2017).
Human trafficking is growing rapidly as the second largest criminal activity in the world, with at least 300,000 girls trafficked in Asia alone. Although many people are unaware that trafficking exists, this expedition is the perfect opportunity to learn about the issue and apply your skills to create change!

2: What will the team be doing?

The team members will learn the scope of the human trafficking problem through interactive involvement with nonprofits, locals and survivors. You will get to observe the socio economic factors that contribute to the issue and how traffickers use this opportunity to seize vulnerable women and children. You will get to visit rescue and shelter homes along with border points run by the non-profits to see how processes work. Lastly, you will get to meet non-profits and survivors, and hear inspiring stories.

3: Where will we stay?

We will be staying at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu

4: Who will come with us?

The team of volunteers will be accompanied by an experienced expedition leader.

5: How much will it cost?

The total cost of the trip is $2,495

You’ll need to pay a $20.00 application fee
You are responsible for your own flights. Round trip tickets cost anywhere from $800 - $1,200.
$500 of the total amount due must be paid upon acceptance post an acceptance email
$1000 due on June 14, 2019
Remaining amount due on July 5, 2019.

6: What’s included in the cost?

An in-country program manager with extensive expedition experience to deliver the expedition in the field with the group.
In country transport, vehicle, food, drinks (non-alcoholic) and equipment.

7: Anything else I’ll need to arrange?

You’ll need to complete a detailed (confidential) medical form
You’ll need to have appropriate vaccinations (*we’ll give further guidance on what to have and where to go, but you’ll need to cover the cost).
You’ll need to get a visa when you arrive in country

8: How am I chosen for an expedition?

We choose applicants based on their passion and skill set to ensure each expedition has a diverse group of individuals. Effect Expeditions has several trips planned for 2019 across India and Nepal, covering issues including Education and fighting Human Trafficking. In the event that you aren’t selected for this trip, someone from Effect.org staff will be in touch to work with your schedule and place you on an upcoming expedition.

9: When’s the deadline to apply?

Spaces are limited so apply as soon as possible.

10: Why should I do this?

This expedition is a unique and powerful way for the brightest and most engaged volunteers to experience Nepal. You will understand first-hand how human trafficking affects the country, and how applying your everyday skills can combat this tragedy. We understand how important it is to disconnect from your daily routine, and we believe this will be a great opportunity for many of you to see the world and to make a real difference using your unique background of experience and skills. Join us in Nepal to make an impact, create real solutions, and confront human trafficking head on! Let’s change the world together!

$2,495 Expedition Cost

35 Days left to join expedition

Kathmandu, Nepal July 22nd- 28th, 2019

Fight Human Trafficking in Nepal

Questions? Email us expeditions@effect.org