Because of the fact that we were formerly in a crowded rental house and because there was a long process of construction on our new home, we have been waiting to take in more children. But this week we were able to welcome a new member into our Ama Ghar family – a little 5 1/2 year old girl named Pooja. Pooja’s father …
Fireflies and New Friends
Our beloved volunteer and friend, Anna-Marie Nilsson, joined us again last month at Ama Ghar. A teacher in the Bay Area, she brought along five students – Amara Plaza-Jennings, Sasha Marie Ward, Lauren Boranian, Suzanne Abbey and Sarah Atkinson – who had the adventure of their lives in Nepal! They fell in love with the Ama Ghar kids (it was …
Meet Sanu Laxmi – she's small but mighty!
Sanu Laxmi means “little Laxmi” in Nepali… because Laxmi has a big Ama Ghar sister with the same name (Tula Laxmi). But there’s nothing little about our Laxmi – she’s a dynamo! Here’s what her sister Rupa had to say about her… “Laxmi’s favorite game is badminton. She likes to play with dolls. Her hobby is swimming. Her aim is …
Meet Sanu Laxmi – she’s small but mighty!
Sanu Laxmi means “little Laxmi” in Nepali… because Laxmi has a big Ama Ghar sister with the same name (Tula Laxmi). But there’s nothing little about our Laxmi – she’s a dynamo! Here’s what her sister Rupa had to say about her… “Laxmi’s favorite game is badminton. She likes to play with dolls. Her hobby is swimming. Her aim is …
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 …
An Ama Ghar Adventure on Everest
Here’s a wonderful story from Ama Foundation Board Member Manoj Kanskar, whose vow to climb to Everest Base Camp before he turned 50 became a fundraising success for Ama Ghar: “Before I set out, trying to keep the promise to myself, to trek to Everest Basecamp before turning 50, I had some trepidation. Though I had been up to the …
Report on the "Soft Opening" from the Ellison Family
Hope you’ll enjoy this post from Trish McCully, Bonnie Ellison’s sister – wonderful background about the Ellison family and more detail about the ribbon cutting ceremony: “Our day began with much anticipation. The Ellison family numbered six plus our friend Daisy was visiting Ama Ghar’s new home and Bonnie Didi’s heart project. In 2001, Bonnie Didi called the family and …