Santosh, one of our younger boys, is a bright and successful student at St. Xavier’s school. He wrote some poetry about himself for a recent creative project, and then he interviewed his Ama Ghar sister Sangita. Here’s the result – enjoy! A poem based on my name: Smart Awesome Nice Tolerant Optimistic Sweet Happy I am… good boy. I am… …
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 …
Book Sale to Support Libraries in Kenya
Scope International partnered with Snow Lion Book Company is organizing a mega Presidents’ Day book sale to benefit school libraries in Kenya, donating 50 percent of the proceeds to Ama Foundation. Scope International is a wholly owned subsidary of Standard Charter Bank, which has operated for over 150 years in some of the world’s most dynamic markets, leading the way …
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 …
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 …