We’re very proud of this article, which appeared in the Nepali Times, entitled Foundation for the Future. Foundation for the Future: Children’s home is also a model for green architecture BRITTANY SEARLE FROM ISSUE #587 (13 JAN 2012 – 19 JAN 2012) | TABLE OF CONTENTS ——————————————————————————– SMALL FOOTPRINT: Bonnie Ellison who grew up in Nepal as a child is …
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Enjoy this blog post from Krishna, a 16 year old at Ama Ghar who is clearly wise beyond her years. Respect is a thing which comes from deep inside one’s heart. A human heart must have the word “respect” within oneself. In this world there are many types of respect. The most important one is to respect ourselves. If we …
Fun with Fundraising!
We know it’s difficult sometimes to do fundraising, even for a cause you believe in strongly. Most of us are uncomfortable asking our friends for money, and most of us are a bit short on cash for contributing ourselves. So how to extend maximum generosity with minimum discomfort? There are ways… our longtime Ama Ghar friend Margaret Fabian’s California book …
Christmas in Kathmandu
Although the Ama Ghar children are Buddhists and Hindus, they celebrate the Christmas season as a time of family, giving and peace. They enjoy the fun traditions of Christmas with volunteers, like decorating cookies and a Christmas tree. Read on for Bonnie’s report on Christmas in Kathmandu, 2011! “Christmas 2011 at Ama Ghar brought the return visit of Mary Averil …
A Fun Way to Learn!
If you’ve been following our Ama Ghar blog, you’ve probably noticed that the last two entries have been written by the children themselves… this is a result of a very fun contest created by Rob Sanders, Treasurer of the Ama Foundation Board. During his visit to Ama Ghar in November, Rob realized that the children have wonderful stories to tell, …
"Do you know me?"
The second in a series of prize-winning blogs from our Ama Ghar children… meet Ashim. My name is Ashim Nepali. I’m twelve years old Nepali boy and very proud to be who I am. I came to Ama Ghar at the age of eight, when I was really little. It means a lot to me. Ama Ghar has been my …
“Do you know me?”
The second in a series of prize-winning blogs from our Ama Ghar children… meet Ashim. My name is Ashim Nepali. I’m twelve years old Nepali boy and very proud to be who I am. I came to Ama Ghar at the age of eight, when I was really little. It means a lot to me. Ama Ghar has been my …
Visit To A Refugee Camp
A blog post by Srijana, one of our talented and compassionate Ama Ghar children. During my holidays, I visited Bouddhapatitar, a refugee camp in Kathmandu, with my friends. We bought some biscuits, chocolates and some candies on the way. We had to walk through different small lanes until we reached our destination. There was a big field and about …
Meena's Tihar Celebration
Tihar Hi, it’s Meena again from Ama Ghar. I am really happy to be at Ama Ghar. I feel that Ama Ghar is my own home now. When I didnt get love from my own father, I got love of both mother and fathers at Ama Ghar. I am very thankful towards AmaGhar for doing this.We can go to our own …
Meena’s Tihar Celebration
Tihar Hi, it’s Meena again from Ama Ghar. I am really happy to be at Ama Ghar. I feel that Ama Ghar is my own home now. When I didnt get love from my own father, I got love of both mother and fathers at Ama Ghar. I am very thankful towards AmaGhar for doing this.We can go to our own …