Valentine's day is a relatively new holiday in Nepal and specifically new to the students at St. Devi's Academy. My day started with one of our little girls giving me a hair clip as a Valentine's Day gift. Needless to say, I was moved by her generosity! As an effort [...]
We arrived in Nepal a few days ago after a 6 stop journey hop scotching around the world! The weather has been lovely - in the upper 60's and low 70's during the day. Road construction is rampant causing a cloud of dust to linger in the air all over [...]
James Bowen is a young man who lives in London, England. He is the first to admit that he took the wrong road in life consequently ending up a drug addict living 'rough' on the streets. James was a busker in London singing or selling a magazine to earn a [...]
Many people assume that non-profits like TWAM are backed by corporations or churches. Actually we are supported solely by individuals and most of them do not give from their 'plenty' but they sacrifice. We are deeply touched if we learn of a donors sacrificial giving. Donia sent us the following: [...]
We are always on the lookout for items that we need at our various projects even if we are not scheduled for a visit. Last week we came across the bargain of the year - $1 coats. It's hard to believe but these coats are lined with soft, thick fleece; [...]
A lot of frustrating things have happened in the past few months, one being, my laptop computer died. I have to admit, I'm well behind in this technological age, but I am dependent on my computer. I procrastinated in ordering a new one because my budget did not include that [...]
"When you truly accept that those children in some far off place in the global village have the same value as you in God's eyes or even in just your eyes, then your life is forever changed, you see something that you can't un-see." Bono (Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, [...]
Who would think that having a change of underwear would give a person a sense of dignity and value, but truth be known, it does. We will be heading to St. Devi's in Nepal and the LOT Children's Home in Relli, India in just a few weeks. Underwear is one [...]
The children at TWAM Centre in Malawi have found an angel in disguise! A year or so ago, Mr. Lakhani got lost and happened across our project in Chipanda Village. It seemed as though God directed his car towards the TWAM Centre because Mr. Lakhani has been periodically donating food [...]
Yesterday's blizzard is over. Today the sky is clear blue and sunny. There are a lot of people who have to dig out their cars and the mail was delayed because the mountain passes were closed but the children have really enjoyed the snow! We are snug in our office [...]