Community Forest and Environment Advocate in Nepal

We are looking for U.S. citizens who want to be a part of something bigger and are willing to go the distance to make a difference. Is that you?

In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change together.

About the project

Communities in Nepal are looking for support as they strengthen the sustainable management of natural resources and inspire younger generations to get involved.

Forests are integral to rural life in Nepal; they provide wood for fuel, timber for construction and furnishings, as well as medicinal and aromatic plants for human health. As such, Nepal’s government is concentrating on the sustainable production and supply of forest products, improvement of biodiversity, increased contribution of forests to national economic development, and the protection of forest ecosystems.

As a Community Forest and Environment Advocate, you will collaborate with community members to strengthen local capacity, especially among youth, to sustainably manage the environment and natural resources that rural people depend on. Together, you will promote youth leadership, gender equity, and mobilization within historically marginalized communities for positive environmental outcomes.

Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Nepal project page.