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What is WWOOF®?

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).

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WWOOF in Nepal

WWOOF Nepal is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in Nepal and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.

Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.

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Be a WWOOFer

Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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Be a Host

Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.

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Barbora

Barbora Czechia

I had a wonderful stay. The accommodation is very simple and rural, and the family is incredibly kind and welcoming. The place is set in a beautiful mountain area, the highest peaks may not always be visible during the monsoon, but it still has a special charm. Although there wasn’t much work to do because of the season, we went grass cutting at least once a day, and I also helped with cooking and enjoyed conversations about everyday life in the community. I think it gave me a real insight into rural life and local traditions. I especially appreciated the simplicity of life, along with the agricultural, cultural, and natural richness of the area. Deepak was very supportive and shared a lot about the culture, nature, and medicinal herbs. He also has great knowledge of the mountains, so he can be a very helpful guide. He took me on hikes around the area, and I was even invited to a family wedding celebration. I also spent a few days there just with other family members, and even though they don't speak English, we managed to communicate and it was a great chance to learn some more Nepali. I’m truly grateful for this experience and wish Deepak all the best with his upcoming projects. If you’re looking for something simple, genuine, and far from a typical tourist attraction, I would definitely recommend it.

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Anke

Anke Belgium

After exploring Kathmandu's highlights, we decided that it was time to immerse ourselves in authentic Nepalese rural life. We wanted to experience the daily lives of local people. After some searching, we found Nirajan’s beautiful farm in Chhinnamasta. Nirajan was a wonderful host who welcomed us like family. We stayed at his small farm for about a week. Every day was different thanks to the lovely interactions with families and their children from the village nearby. We also enjoyed the company of Nirajan’s sweet animals of which some liked to join us on the field :). Because of the heat, we only worked a few hours in the morning and at the end of the afternoon. During breaks and in the evenings, Nirajan’s deliciously prepared meals and drinks helped us cope with the high temperatures. At night, the temperature dropped a bit, allowing us to sleep well in the simple bed he had prepared for us. We also had plenty of free time, during which Nirajan took us to the village nearby and gave us a tour of the Chhinnamasta Temple. We even celebrated my friend's birthday on the farm with the village children. It was a heartwarming experience to share this celebration together. All in all, our farm experience at Nirajan’s farm was simply unforgettable. It was very special for us that, even in the short time we stayed with him, we were able to make a small impact already. We look forward to staying in touch with Nirajan and to seeing his farm grow.

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Florent

Florent France

Magnifique expérience : nous étions 2 wwoofeurs (en couple), et avons passé une semaine inoubliable chez Deepak et sa famille ! Ils nous ont accueilli avec beaucoup de soin et une humanité touchante. Deepak avait vraiment le souhait de nous faire découvrir sa culture et sa communauté ! Nous avons pu comprendre le fonctionnement d’une ferme en quasi-totale autonomie sur le plan alimentaire (cuisine, production de farine, stockage et conservation…). Mais aussi découvrir les liens d’une communauté de montagne qui a développé une profonde culture de l’entraide et la coopération. Très inspirant, surtout venant d’une société occidentale qui a beaucoup perdu à ce sujet ! Notre travail à la ferme était principalement bêcher les champs de maïs pour désherber entre les plants, quand la météo le permettrait. Avec vue somptueuse sur l’Himalaya. Assez physique, mais Deepak mettait la priorité sur la santé de chacun bien avant la productivité. Sur le plan matériel, les matelas était confortables pour dormir, avec des moustiquaires. A savoir, la salle de bain et les toilettes sont assez roots. Mais l’expérience humaine vaut largement le coup de s'en accommoder quelques temps ! Pour le transport depuis Dadhing Besi vers la ferme, on s’est fait récupéré à moto, et les routes sont très caillouteuses. Bon à savoir si vous n’êtes vraiment pas à l’aise avec les 2 roues, parlez en à l’avance, ils trouveront forcément une alternative ! Une chouette expérience en perspective, n’hésitez pas !

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Max

Max United States

Manish was a terrific host. He always made sure I was happy, fed, and getting the most of my experience. He took lots of time out of his day and job to spend with me, teaching me the ways of the local culture and about what he does for tiger conservation. It was a fascinating and intimate experience in tiger conservation / human-animal conflict management.

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