That’s what the older boys said… “the best Tihar ever”… but it was bittersweet. That’s because the whole Ama Ghar family, including alumni and older kids who have been away at school, jobs and internships, were together for a wonderful holiday celebration – but then the older ones all had to go back and leave their younger brothers and sisters, …
Dashain Fun at Ama Ghar!
The Dashain holiday in Nepal is one of family gatherings, interaction and the elders blessing the younger members of the family. At Ama Ghar many of our children return to their villages to celebrate with relatives or friends of family. Those that are at home have many days of visitors to give blessings and lots of extra time for play. …
Congratulations to our Presidential Award Winner!
Sarah Nikles, an Ama Foundation Board Member and one of the childrens’ favorite visitors, has just received the Presidential Volunteer Award from her employer, Lockheed Martin, in Geneva, Switzerland. She has donated over 300 hours of her time to Ama Ghar in the last year, from fundraising brunches to Ama Ghar-themed merchandise for sale – and her fundraising energy is …