About us

Volunteer Corps Nepal (VCN) is a Non-Government, Humanitarian Aid Agency that provides emergency relief and sustainable solutions for population affected by natural disasters, epidemics and post-conflict situations. Since 2018, VCN has become synonymous with rapid response to humanitarian crises; with its medical teams, search and rescue units, water engineers and post trauma experts leading national responses. VCN provides the vital support needed to move from destruction to reconstruction and sustainable living, promoting volunteerism and making Humanity alive.
VCN focus on Emergency Disaster Services; Rescue, Relief & Rehabilitation through “act-first strategy – act within 24 hours” with Rescue and Relief, Development Projects; Innovation, Impact & Incessant through “community driven approach”and Volunteer Programs; Localization, Learning & Leadership through “National and International Volunteers” in disasterand development programs.
VCN works directly with the Government of Nepal, embassies, multi-bilateral donors, institutional and individual donors, international and national volunteers. VCN is Nepal’s 1st humanitarian organization working to develop a roster of local community volunteers trained by Armed Police Force for emergency disaster services under Disaster Management Division, Ministry of Home, and Government of Nepal.
By working in partnership, VCN aims to provide services during emergencies breaking vicious poverty, empowering disadvantaged people and asserting equitable access. VCN truly believes that national volunteers are the assets to Nepal and their respective communities through which Nepalese people in need will highly be benefitting. Our programs have direct linkage with government plan and policies, and also support to achieve the targets of SDGS as well as SENDAI frameworks. 
The skilled team of VCN with extensive experience regarding different Programs have expertise in disaster management, development projects and volunteer programs in close coordination with the Government of Nepal, line divisions, and district clustered offices. Team members are well-versed in empowering marginalized groups, particularly in remote and disaster-prone areas of Nepal with over 3,000 trained volunteers and 8,000 youth resources on ground.

VCN Programmatic Approaches

First to act, Last to Exit: Building Resilience Together:

This encapsulates Volunteer Corps Nepal's unwavering commitment to disaster-affected communities. Guided by this principle, VCN is always among the first to respond in times of crisis, bringing lifesaving support to those in need. Beyond immediate relief, the organization remains steadfast in its efforts, fostering long-term recovery and resilience. By mobilizing dedicated volunteers, collaborating with local stakeholders, and empowering communities, VCN ensures that no one is left behind. Together, we rebuild lives, restore hope, and strengthen communities, paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable future.

VCN's Capacity

VCN has a highly skilled team with extensive experience in various Emergency Disaster Responses, Development Projects & Volunteer programs that are supported by international, individuals and Nepal government funding. Team members have expertise in managing disaster, development and volunteer programs in close coordination with the government of Nepal, line divisions, and district clusteredoffices. Team membersare well-versed in empowering marginalized groups, particularly in remote and disaster-proneareas of Nepalwith over 3,000 trained and 8,000 youth volunteers on ground. For its deliberate efforts during the disaster and for the support of people in need, VCN was awarded with Rescue Management Excellence Award 2020 and National Social Welfare Award 2021.

A Struggle of Survival

There is one constant in fragile settings: they don’t follow a pattern. Today, we will work to deliver life-saving aid to thousands of people living on the edge of survival. Tomorrow, when the crisis subsides, we will work alongside community members to restore job opportunities, build criticalinfrastructure, and developeducation programs. And the day after that we will be ready for the next chapter. In fragile settings, every day brings new opportunities and freshchallenges. VCN has the experience and agility to meet the ever-changing needsof populations in vulnerable situations. We partner with them to develop a strategy for the future and create more enduring pathways to stability.

Vision

A resilient nation where every community is empowered to anticipate, mitigate, and recover from emergencies, ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for all.

Mission

To save more lives in less time by providing comprehensive emergency disaster services, resilient development projects, and volunteer programs, ensuring that no one is left behind in the face of adversity.

Our Slogan

First to Act; Last to Exist: Building Resilience Together
 

Tagline

Humanity, Inclusion & Development

Timeline

2018

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2019

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2020

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2021

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2022

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2023

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2024

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2020