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Himalayan Life Plastics is home to the Himalayan Life Vocational Training Program.

Through this program, former street kids have the opportunity to learn the basics of various trades. During a one-year program, up to 10 trainees spend their week learning different skills. They typically spend a day per week in the classroom, where they continue to catch up on their schooling. They also spend a day at the training workshop, learning practical skills. The rest of the week, they work in the various departments of the plant.

Not only do they acquire trade skills, but they learn to integrate into an existing social unit. They learn to get along with fellow co-workers and to live with a daily structure. These two things are enormously important in the process of overcoming patterns of addiction.

Himalayan Life Plastics is the only recycling facility in Nepal, and we are well respected for our contribution to the environment. We do everything we can to uphold Himalayan Life’s values also in the context of the plant, values such as integrity, dependability, treating people with dignity and respect.

Learn more about the Himalayan Life Plastics Plant and our product Mountain Plastic.

Vocational Training Program Quick Facts:

  • Vocational Training Program for up to 15 former street kids.
  • Located in Pokhara, Nepal.
  • Imparting basic skills in welding, plumbing, metalworking, house wiring, carpentry.
  • Trainees learn in the classroom, through training workshops, and by practical application.
  • Project partner and supervision: HL-Switzerland and HL-Canada.

 

Photos courtesy of Inmist Media House and Peter Schaeublin.