We have just finished our first ever virtual fundraiser – and thanks to our generous Ama Ghar family, we raised enough to cover four months of operation – we are incredibly grateful. And even more importantly, we all got to see each other again, which is so powerful. Our attendees came from 16 different states and five countries. Thanks to …
Bonnie Auntie’s Pandemic Rules
Above: Bonnie and Uma having a meeting at a social distance. Yes, although Bonnie Auntie (and our cook and housemother, Dhana) have to stay somewhat removed from the day to day action at Ama Ghar because their age makes them vulnerable, Bonnie has been leading the charge against coronavirus contamination through a series of rules and protocols. Since so many …
Happy Dashain 2076!
Dashain, the 15-day festival that is the most important in Nepal, symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Once upon a time, the Goddess Durga rode a tiger and armed herself with magic weapons to battle the demon Mahishasura. After fighting for nine days and nights, Durga finally killed the devil and saved the whole country. Since then, offering sacrifices …
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 …
Srijana’s Fashion Triumph
We are always amazed at the accomplishments of our Ama Ghar children – even though we’ve thought they were brilliant since childhood, it’s great to get validation from the outside world. During Nepal Fashion Week, our Srijana, who is a student at design school, was one of three young designers featured in an incredible fashion show. What an experience …