Every year during late summer (in Nepal, it’s just before the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi, which usually falls in August or September) there is a festival for women. Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva, the festival is a celebration of marital bliss where married women pray for the good health of their husbands and children, and …
Snakes and Earthquakes – Oh My!
Here’s a note from Bonnie about the weekend’s excitement at Ama Ghar: “This past weekend has been very eventful at Ama Ghar. Saturday morning, we gathered with anticipation to harvest the balance of our corn crop. While we were in the corn field, a very large snake made itself known – and pandemonium ensued! Surely the snake was as frightened …
Ten Years of Transformation…
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead On August 1, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the founding of Ama Ghar, and …
Fireflies and New Friends
Our beloved volunteer and friend, Anna-Marie Nilsson, joined us again last month at Ama Ghar. A teacher in the Bay Area, she brought along five students – Amara Plaza-Jennings, Sasha Marie Ward, Lauren Boranian, Suzanne Abbey and Sarah Atkinson – who had the adventure of their lives in Nepal! They fell in love with the Ama Ghar kids (it was …
Ice Storms and Art Projects
A report from Bonnie follows… “Another average week at Ama Ghar…always the unexpected and a quick update of what has been happening. Our bio-gas is up and working, currently supplying one burner in the kitchen. The exterior land around the bio-gas tanks and man hole covers will eventually become …
Providing a home, family and education to children who otherwise may not have had the chance
A wonderful article from the Nepali Times, written by Ama Ghar volunteer Neil Dixit – hope you enjoy! Ama Ghar – Providing a home, a family and education to children, who otherwise may not have had the chance TEXT & PHOTOS by NEIL DIXIT Bonnie Ellison, Country Director of Ama Ghar, remembers the day the children arrived in Godavari after …
Another Great Volunteer Experience
We invite you to read this lovely letter from Ama Ghar visitor Mischa Noll, which he recently sent to the children. Enjoy! Dear Ama Ghar, It has been two months now since I was in your home and was lucky enough to be a part of your daily lives. Ama Ghar is full of wonderful personalities, and I still smile …
Himalayan Evening by the Bay
Ama Foundation invites you to our Himalayan Evening By the Bay Benefiting the New Ama Ghar Children’s Home Saturday, February 5th, 2011 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in San Francisco, CA The program will include: Authentic village style Nepalese cuisine, Speech by Shrawan Nepali, the Founder of Ama Ghar Video and Pictures Presentations of the New Ama Ghar The Himalayan …
Mha Puja
Although this holiday was celebrated last month, we thought you’d be interested in reading Trish McCulley’s account of a beautiful Nepali holiday, which originated with the Newars of Kathmandu valley. Enjoy! “Ama Ghar celebrated Mha Puja this year on Saturday, November 6th. Mha Puja is a Newari festival celebrating ones physical self. I have come to think of it as …
Ama Ghar Rice Harvest
One of our repeat visitors to Ama Ghar, Bob G., joined us for rice harvesting and delighted us with his impromptu silly working songs and lots of teasing. We all had a lot of fun getting the rice cut and threshed. It was a great day outdoors in the field, working hard and having fun. And we served our lunch from the …