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 …
Poonam Reports from Kathmandu
Ama Foundation Board Member Poonam Mudvari filed this report from Kathmandu – all good news! “I attended an annual PAC ( Project Advisory Committee) meeting with Bonnie and few of the Ama Ghar Board members at the Social Welfare Center in Kathmandu. We met with representatives from Social Welfare Council, Ministry of Women and Chidlren and a few other organizations …
Our Future Surgeon
Another excerpt from Neil Dixit’s excellent article in the Nepali Times, about Ama Ghar “graduate” Sharada. “I want to be a surgeon,” she says shyly, yet with undeniable determination. Sharada has spent 8 years at Ama Ghar, and is unequivocal about her experience. “Ama Ghar changed my life; it made me more responsible. I want to set a good example …
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 …
A New Year Letter from Bonnie
A letter to Ama Foundation friends and supporters from Bonnie Ellison – a bit late because we’ve been having trouble uploading photos to our blog! “Happy New Year Everyone…. I hope your holidays were filled with fun and love…..it was at Ama Ghar. On Christmas eve, in spite of a Bandh and after six hours, we got to the General …
An Ama Ghar Adventure on Everest
Here’s a wonderful story from Ama Foundation Board Member Manoj Kanskar, whose vow to climb to Everest Base Camp before he turned 50 became a fundraising success for Ama Ghar: “Before I set out, trying to keep the promise to myself, to trek to Everest Basecamp before turning 50, I had some trepidation. Though I had been up to the …
A Holiday Letter from Bonnie
Namaste all, I want to wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and the best for the New Year. Thank you all for your continued efforts for this lovely place called Ama Ghar. We completed our move two weeks ago after a total of 22 truck loads which included 2 trucks from the guest apartment where I had been storing …
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 …