Jenuka was three years old when she and her sister Menuka came to Ama Ghar in 2001, and now she is a 20-year-old studying for her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism through a scholarship from the Bo M. Karlsson Foundation. We are so proud to share with you an excellent article she wrote for Glocal Khabar, an online portal that publishes …
It’s great to have Four Mums!
We were so happy to welcome our lovely British mums back to Ama Ghar… they are a group of ladies who do fundraising for us throughout the year and then come for a visit, which the children look forward to so much! These wonderful women are such great role models for the children – during their visits they bring gift …
Learning about our Country
In December, the Ama Ghar kids had a great adventure! Since we think it’s important for them to learn about the natural wonders of Nepal that are their heritage, we took everyone to Chitwan National Park to ride elephants, search for the endangered one horned rhinos and learn how to navigate a dugout canoe. Enjoy these photos – everyone had …
Ama Ghar Christmas 2018
Christmas at Ama Ghar, like Christmas everywhere, is always exciting for the children. Though most of the children are Hindu or Buddhist, they are taught that Christmas is a time of peace, joy and giving. All the children and staff receive small gifts of sweets and trinkets, but the most fun part of the holiday is baking cookies in our …
Children Helping Children
Our Ama Foundation Board Member Yasmijn Adhikari and her husband Pawan found a unique and fun way for their children to learn about giving back this year. Their oldest son Devin collected Halloween candy from his classmates in San Francisco and brought it to Ama Ghar to spread holiday cheer – and did it ever! All of the children had …
Walt & Patty’s Ama Ghar Adventure
I feel like someone who has just received an incredible gift and can’t find the words to say thank you. For over five weeks I enjoyed the privilege of visiting AmaGhar and getting to know the amazing children and fabulous adults who work and live there. My husband, Walt, joined me later on and jumped right in, enjoying every moment …
We Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser!
On November 9, over 150 members of our California Ama Ghar family put the word “fun” into fundraiser with a crazy, joyful event at Peacock Gap in San Rafael. We danced to Hella Fitzgerald, we played Nepali games, we gave heartfelt talks about the Ama Ghar mission – and proved its success with the introduction of our Ama Ghar alumna …
Happy Dashain to One and All!
The Dashain holiday is the most exciting festival on the calendar for the entire country of Nepal, but especially here at Ama Ghar! Dashain traditions are particularly fun for kids, from swinging on the tall “ping” that we build to playing games, harvesting rice, getting new clothes and special tika ceremonies. And the very best part is that big brothers …
Have a great time – and support the Ama Ghar kids!
Members of the Ama Ghar family in Seattle and Northern California have a great opportunity to celebrate with us while helping to rebuild our education fund! Here are two events you won’t want to miss: SEATTLE: Nepal Nights Festival of Lights Long-time supporter Jay Malla brings his band Adventure of a Lifetime from San Francisco to Seattle’s Hillman City Collaboratory …
Meet the Two Newest Members of Our Family!
We are so happy to introduce our two new arrivals, brothers Kushel, age 6, and Sushan, age 4, who lost their home and most of their family in the earthquake. Like all new arrivals, they are feeling a bit scared and unsure about what their life will be like at Ama Ghar. But this week they will be the recipients …