Honors Thesis Features Ama Ghar!

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What an honor indeed! Lindsay Zapata (known to the children as Lindsay Sister) visited Ama Ghar in the summer of 2016 as a student at Arizona State University who was participating in a Study Abroad course. Lindsay’s major at Barrett Honors College at ASU is Non-Profit Development, with a special interest in children. And, of course, as we all do …

Mary Averill’s Ama Ghar Story

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Another entry in our series #MyAmaGharStory – this time from long-time Ama Ghar supporter and brand new Ama Foundation board member Mary Averill – enjoy! “Ama Ghar has made an important contribution to my life and the lives of my children and their father. I tell our Ama Ghar story over and over because it was such an important turning …

Holy Moly – It’s Holi!

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Seems that there’s always something to celebrate at Ama Ghar… seems like it was just Valentine’s Day and now it’s time for Holi, the Festival of Colors. Of course, this is everyone’s favorite because they can throw colored powders all over their brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles and guests – and everyone joins in. Here’s our Holi photo album for 2018 …

A Trek to Remember

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What an experience for twelve of our adult Ama Ghar graduates! They hiked the Lower Mustang with their Rob Brother (also known as Board Member Rob Sanders) and enjoyed an amazing adventure. It’s so good for these young people to see the incredible beauty of their country, and they love to spend time together and strengthen the bonds that have …

Amy’s Ama Ghar Story

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Today is the kickoff of our #myamagharstory campaign! We invite all of you who have visited Ama Ghar to tell your story, and make it as personal as you can… our visitors and their relationships with our children are the best Ama Ghar stories of all. Please email your story to info@ama-foundation.org or call 520-255-3556 if you have questions. Our …

A Heartfelt Fundraiser in Mill Valley

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The December 14th Ama Foundation fundraiser sponsored by the Mill Valley Mountaineering Club (AKA Board Member Fred Doar) was a huge success – thanks to the superhuman efforts of Fred Doar, his wife Marianne and the board and, of course, the warm hearts and high holiday spirits of the attendees. The room was decked out in colorful prayer flags, and …