Where We Work: Starting in Rural Saptari
TEN specifically chooses to work outside the congested tourist corridors of Kathmandu and Pokhara. We establish deep, sustainable community partnerships in the culturally rich, fertile southern plains of Saptari District in Madhesh Province.
Discover Saptari & Madhesh Province
Rich Mithila artistic traditions, lush agricultural plains, vibrant local markets, and deeply welcoming joint-family households.
Geography & Land
Located in the eastern Terai region along the legendary Koshi River basin. Saptari is a landscape of rice paddies, mango orchards, and rural farming hamlets.
Mithila Culture & Food
Renowned for vibrant wall paintings depicting nature and folk mythology. Daily meals feature fragrant local rice, fresh lentil soups, and seasonal organic harvests.
Community & Language
Maithili and Nepali are the primary languages. Villages center around communal wells, weekly Haat Bazaars, and open school grounds.
Why Saptari? Where Need Meets Hospitality
Rural community and government schools in Saptari face acute shortages of communicative English exposure, science resources, and extracurricular programs.
The Educational Opportunity
- Classrooms average 30 to 50 energetic, highly motivated students eager to practice spoken English.
- Local teachers welcome co-teaching support for conversational workshops and reading clubs.
- Extracurricular arts, music, sports, and health education create immediate positive energy.
Genuine Grassroots Immersion
Because Saptari receives very few western tourists compared to the trekking circuits, your presence is welcomed with genuine warmth and respect. You are treated not as a passing customer, but as an honored guest and member of the village community.
100% Vetted Local Host Family HomestaysSchool Profiles & Needs in Saptari
Explore our verified partner school profiles and the specific learning areas requesting volunteer assistance.
Confirmed Partner
[Confirmed School] Shree Rastriya Community Secondary School
Rural Municipality, Saptari District, Madhesh ProvinceSeeking support for English language conversational confidence, basic science practical demonstrations, computer literacy labs, and extracurricular arts & sports.
Volunteer Activities Needed- English language conversation classes
- Assisting local teachers in mathematics and science
- Establishing a small classroom reading corner
- Afternoon sports and youth activities
Confirmed Partner
[Confirmed School] Janakalyan Basic Primary School
Village Ward, Southern SaptariFocus on early childhood development, foundational literacy and numeracy, creative arts, and hygienic hand-washing practices, and interactive games.
Volunteer Activities Needed- Interactive phonics and storytelling
- Creative arts, drawing, and paper crafts
- Physical games, basic yoga, and movement
- Classroom decoration and educational wall charts
Confirmed Partner
[Confirmed School] Pragati Community Higher Secondary School
Eastern Sector, Saptari DistrictNeeds assistance with high-school computer literacy, science laboratory experiments with everyday materials, youth public speaking, and preparation for national SEE board examinations.
Volunteer Activities Needed- Basic digital literacy and computer skills
- Science concept experiments with everyday materials
- Debate, career counseling, and life-skills workshops
- Co-teaching with local subject teachers