Ama Ghar Displaced Children Fund

Since the earthquakes that struck Nepal in April and May, there has been one bit of bad news after the other, from the loss of ancient temples to loss of lives, homes and families. The latest blow has been the humanitarian crisis caused by the border blockade that has kept Nepal from getting supplies of fuel for cooking, heating and transportation; and a food shortage caused by the inability to get food from the areas where it's grown or raised to where it's needed.Through it all, the Nepali people remain smiling and resilient.

One of our newest additions to the Ama Ghar family is Badiram, a four-year-old boy who has captured all of our hearts with his lovable personality. He's a real character and a constant reminder to us that life is good, even though he's been through many traumas in his young life.

He loves to give kisses and always has a smile - he seldom needs to walk anywhere as everyone wants to hold and carry him... he is definitely getting spoiled by his older sisters. When he isn't being held he's a very active little boy. And though he's the smallest and youngest in the house, he eats two big bowls of food and is always the last to finish eating.

During the recent Nepali holidays of Dashain and Tihar, Badiram kept us all entertained by imitating the older boys' dance moves. He especially loved the Tihar ceremony of Ma Pujha, the celebration of the self, and Bhai Tika, which honors brothers with a special ceremony.

Our goal with the Displaced Childrens' Fund is to provide children like Badiram a safe home, either by re-uniting them with their families or placing them in a reputable childrens' home. We are planning to take in more earthquake refugee children ourselves, with three more being sent to us by a government agency within the next few weeks.

Please help us to care for children like Badiram by donating to the Displaced Chidlrens' Fund this holiday season, and thanks for all the help you have given us during 2015.

Links:

• Our foundation website