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
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!
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 …
Happy Valentine’s Day from Ama Ghar!
One way to keep a group of active little ones busy is to give them paper and paints… so they painted Valentine cards for you – hope you enjoy!
A Trek to Remember
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 …
Srijana’s Fashion Thriller!
We are so proud of our grown Ama Ghar children! On December 22 at the Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu, fashions by our brilliant young Srijana were featured as the Grand Finale at a show put on by the design school that she attends. As you can see, her designs were quirky, imaginative, futuristic – and even included a big …
Amy’s Ama Ghar Story
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 …
Save Our Education Fund – and have fun, too!
Please join us for a wonderful evening of holiday fun in Mill Valley, California on December 14! Our Holiday Dance Party features Wonderbread5, one of northern California’s most fun bands, an auction of Asian art, vacation packages and Nepali crafts that would make fantastic holiday gifts and some surprise guests. Reserve your tickets here. What’s this all about, besides …
Honoring the International Day of the Girl
In honor of the International Day of the Girl, we celebrate Manisha, who came to Ama Ghar as a small child from a remote village. Her mother had died and she was left to work long hours in the fields cutting and carrying grass for her stepmother – she had a very hard life and no hope for the future. …
Happy Dashain from our Family to Yours!
Dashain is the biggest, longest and most auspicious festival of the year in Nepal, celebrated by everyone. During the 15 days of celebration, no one works, and the goddess Durga in all her manifestations is worshiped with special pujas and tika ceremonies. In preparation for Dashain every home is cleaned thoroughly and beautifully decorated, painted as an invitation to the …