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In 2026, NEEM will host one international humanitarian trip to New Delhi and Dharmashala, India.

The number of volunteers per trip varies, but approximately 15-20 people are chosen for each trip. Volunteers are chosen based strictly on their application.  NEEM is looking for individuals who have a positive and outgoing attitude, appreciate diversity, love learning,  and, most importantly, have a desire to serve, learn and make a difference. You don’t have to have a background in nutrition to be chosen. In fact, NEEM strives to create a well-rounded group with varying interests and expertise. With the help of Registered Dietitians, NEEM teaches our volunteers all they need to know prior to arriving in the designated area.

2026 NEEM International Humanitarian Trip to India

Join us in 2026 for an unforgettable two-part experience in India—combining meaningful humanitarian work with the opportunity to experience the country’s rich history and culture.

Trip Overview
•    Total Duration: 13 days
•    Cost: $1,900 (includes both New Delhi + Dharamshala experiences)
•    Dates: May 24 – June 6, 2026

The application for all NEEM trips is available HERE  from January 1-31, 2026.

Within one week of being notified of acceptance half of the entire program cost must be paid. After that you will have approximately one month to pay the remaining half. If your financial situation requires a special request, please make sure you state it in your application.

Program Fee Includes:

•       -Room & board
•       -Ground transportation
•       -Guided tours/excursion costs
•       -All meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • •       -Trainings and project resources
•       -Safety and security in-country (guard services where necessary)
•       -NEEM t-shirt and other promotional materials
•       -Project expenses
•       -Airport pick up and drop off in-country/state

This list is not all-inclusive. The program cost covers a variety of costs necessary to maintain and build the entire program.

Your program fee does NOT include:

•       -Flights
•       -Passport
•       -Visa
•       -Tourist souvenirs
•       -Immunizations

If for any reason a volunteer decides to no longer attend their summer program, then half of the total program cost may be refundable according to the refund policy explained in NEEM’s paperwork.

Why is there a program cost?

NEEM is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, self-sustainable nonprofit organization. To accomplish the mission of NEEM, to combat malnutrition with sustainable development programs, we recruit and train volunteers to travel internationally and domestically. Although some outside funding and grants are used throughout the year to run the organization, the volunteer program fees are how the organization sustains itself.

Program costs may be paid out of pocket or through fundraising. Program fees go towards nutrition education materials, malnutrition assessment equipment, project costs, housing and food, volunteer support, volunteer trainings and handbooks, promotional items, excursion fees, etc. When you pay a program fee, you are facilitating impact around the world.  All that NEEM is able to accomplish is because of the support of the volunteers each year.