Center for Language and Cross-Culture Training

Hananao Tamari and Asuka Hyodo, two dedicated JICA volunteers from Japan, recently completed their Basic Nepali Language Course. The course was not just about grammar and vocabulary, it was a bridge to the heart of Nepali culture. Both Hananao and Asuka embraced every challenge with warmth, patience, and enthusiasm that inspired their instructors and fellow learners.

As part of their cultural immersion, Hananao and Asuka explored some of Nepal's most treasured historical and heritage sites. Walking through the ancient courtyards of Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, circumambulating the dome of Boudhanath Stupa, and standing in awe before the sacred Pashupatinath Temple - every step deepened their understanding of Nepal's rich spiritual and architectural legacy. At each site, they practiced their newly learned Nepali phrases with local guides and community members and the smiles they received in return said everything. 😊

This is the spirit of JICA - learning, connecting, and growing together. We are so proud of Hananao and Asuka, and we look forward to witnessing the wonderful contributions they will make to their host communities here in Nepal. Dhanyabad! ありがとう！

As part of the Nepali language training program, volunteers from JICA Nepal undertook a cultural excursion to three historic sites in Kathmandu Valley: Boudhanath Stupa, Patan, and Bhaktapur. This field experience successfully complemented classroom instruction by immersing students in authentic cultural settings, deepening their appreciation of Nepal's cultural heritage.

Another cross-cultural orientation training was held at CLCT from January 27th to January 31st, 2025. Seven participants from various international volunteer organizations took part in the training. The training was primarily facilitated by Dinesh Rajbhandari, Director of CLCT. Several guest speakers were invited to deliver lectures on different topics related to Nepal's culture, politics, and other social issues. Among them, Dr. Jaya Raj Acharya—a renowned scholar, educationist, linguist, visiting professor at Harvard University, and former Nepalese ambassador to the UN—spoke to the participants about Nepal's political history, current issues, and international relations. It was the most interesting and notable session in the entire training program.

A dedicated group of nine volunteers from JICA Nepal successfully completed a month-long intensive Nepali language training course designed to enhance their language skills and cultural understanding. This immersive program aimed to equip the volunteers with the necessary tools to engage more effectively with the local community during their assignments.

On the final day of the training, a celebratory presentation was held at the JICA office. Each volunteer had the opportunity to showcase their progress by speaking for 15 minutes on a topic of their choice, reflecting their personal interests and the nature of their work in Nepal. This not only demonstrated their newly acquired language skills but also highlighted the diverse projects and experiences each volunteer was involved in.

At the end of the ceremony, each student was awarded a certificate in recognition of their hard work and commitment throughout the course. This achievement marks an important milestone in their journey, reinforcing their ability to contribute meaningfully to the communities they serve in Nepal.

Recently, CLCT conducted a week long orientation training on Cross-cultural living for the expatriates of various mission organizations. The training was tailored to meet the specific needs of the participants in living and working in Nepal.

Two senior volunteers from JICA Nepal completed their 4 weeks' intensive language and culture training at CLCT. They put enourmous effort in learning the Nepali language in order to function well in their daily life and profesional arena. Their final presentation in Nepali language was impressive. Best wishes to Mr. Masato Inoue and Mr. Yoichi Ohashi for their service in Nepal.

Norwegian volunteers, working for SAHAS Nepal with their teacher Ms. Rekha after completing their 6 weeks's Basic Course in Spoken Nepali.

Congratulations to Ms. Enomoto Miki, JICA Volunteer on completing a month's advance intensive Nepali language course with CLCT.

Engineering volunteers from Denmark and USA took part in Nepali language training and cross-cultural orientation for a week in early July. These young engineers will volunteer in government hospitals in Nepal for 6 weeks.

CLCT conducted the Nepali language and cross- cultural orientation training for biomedical engineers from Denmark, Spain, Germany and the US in the first week of July. These young engineers will repair medical equipments in varous government hospitals in Nepal for 6 weeks.

CROSS-CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EXPATRIATES LIVING AND WORKING IN NEPAL

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WILL…
• DEVELOP A GREATER APPRECIATION and greater understanding of Nepali culture, people, history, religion, politics, and cultural diversity;
• RECEIVE PRACTICAL TOOLS enabling you to confidently engage and build effective working relationships with Nepali people and communities; and
• BE EMPOWERED to deliver more responsive and culturally appropriate services for Nepali people and communities.
“BRILLIANT, WELL DELIVERED, INFORMATIVE & MOVING”
COURSE ELEMENTS:
• Cultural Do's and Don't
• Dress and Behavior
• Nepali Cultural values and beliefs
• Caste, Ethnic Diversity of Indigenous People
• Family & social structures
• Political History
• Current political Issues
• Security Issues
• Health Issues (How to stay Healthy in Nepal)
• Cross-cultural Adjustment
• Managing Cross-culturally
• Religion – Hinduism, Buddhism & Christianity in Nepal
• Festivals, Rituals and Ceremonies
• Language Learning – Tips and Strategies

OUR EXPERTISE
Our Cultural Awareness Program is delivered by our experienced Nepali and expatriate team who have an intimate knowledge of culture and extensive experience in delivering the highly specialized training to INGOs such as UMN, INF, MCC, PLAN, Mountain Child, Tiny Hands International and many other organizations in Nepal
COSTS: US$200.00
• Three and half hour training delivery time (in the morning)
• Costs include course materials
DATE: 29th – 3rd December 2021
FOR REGISTRATION: 984-603-8029
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