Report on the “Soft Opening” from the Ellison Family

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Hope you’ll enjoy this post from Trish McCully, Bonnie Ellison’s sister – wonderful background about the Ellison family and more detail about the ribbon cutting ceremony: “Our day began with much anticipation. The Ellison family numbered six plus our friend Daisy was visiting Ama Ghar’s new home and Bonnie Didi’s heart project. In 2001, Bonnie Didi called the family and …

A “Soft Opening” Ceremony for our New Home

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On October 30, the Board of Directors of Ama Ghar in Nepal, the Ama Ghar children and staff, and the Ellison family were joined by visiting friends for a “soft opening” of the new Ama Ghar home. Although the children will not be moving into the home for a few more weeks, the construction is essentially complete, and the moment …

A visit to our supporters in Geneva – many thanks!

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Ama Ghar welcomes volunteers and supporters from around the world. For example, Sarah Nikles, a volunteer from Switzerland, has been extremely active and supportive in raising funds for our children.  Sarah and her husband are avid Nepal lovers, and Sarah will be coming back to Ama Ghar (much to the children’s delight) in April of next year. To express our …

Thanks to Mary Katayama and ILBS Kokusai Fukushi Kyokai!

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A fantastic example of the way the enthusiasm of our volunteers can get things done! Last year we enjoyed a visit from Lisa Katayama, who won the children’s hearts and helped them greatly with their English. During her visit to Ama Ghar, Lisa learned of our goal to make the new Ama Ghar home eco-friendly and self-sustaining. She knew we …

Construction Update

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Final Brick work and roof making fast progress. Will be complete in 2 weeks and we can then start with plumbing and windows….starting to work on outside elements….slowly but surely. Bonnie Ellison, the Country Director for the Ama Foundation has provided the following update on the progress of the school’s construction. “Final Brick work and roof making fast progress. Will be …