Buddha’s birthday is generally celebrated in May – dates vary across Asia. As a gift to Buddha on his birthday, we decorated our new stupa with flowers. Pictured here: our Administrator and House Father, Bhesh, celebrates Buddha’s birthday at the stupa with some of the Ama Ghar kids and their curious new puppy.
Buddha’s Birthday at Ama Ghar
Buddha’s birthday is generally celebrated in May – dates vary across Asia. As a gift to Buddha on his birthday, we decorated our new stupa with flowers. Pictured here: our Administrator and House Father, Bhesh, celebrates Buddha’s birthday at the stupa with some of the Ama Ghar kids and their curious new puppy.
A Cultural Lesson for the Ama Ghar Artists
Thought you’d enjoy this photo of some of the older children learning more about Newari culture! Bonnie took Ama Ghar’s five best artists to an art exhibit in Kathmandu, highlighting ancient Newari art. Newars are the majority people of the Kathmandu Valley, and they have a wonderful tradition of visual arts, including painting and carving. This particular show was of religious …
Ice Storms and Art Projects
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 …
A Portrait of Santosh (and Sangita)
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 …