Author Archives: Nirupam Biswas

Pete used an online fundraising platform to supply the children with a year’s worth of fresh fruit and vegetables

Pete (UK) was planning to visit us, and decided to fundraise before he came. He says: “When I told Pramila, who runs the home, that I was coming and would like to contribute in some way, she asked, “could you … Continue reading

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Iris and her friends sell cookies and run themed kids’ parties

In 2011, before moving on from Saint Simon Middle School, Iris, Genna, Lauren and Kathy decided to start a new fundraising project to support Aishworya. It would also maintain their friendship after moving to different high schools. For their first … Continue reading

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Helen brings friends to visit us

Every year Helen travels from her home in New Zealand to Nepal to host small trekking parties. They always come to visit Aishworya during their trip. She says: “In 2008 I was on one of my annual trekking trips. I … Continue reading

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Mark brings our work to the world on his online fundraising platform

Mark is the Founder and Chief Executive of GivingTheFutureWay.org, an online fundraising and charity donation platform. He says: “We have been involved with Aishworya for over five years. Beginning in 2009, we participated in a local business fundraiser to support the expenses … Continue reading

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Danielle helps with school fees (and shoes and socks!) through her non-profit organisation

Danielle (California) found Aishworya via a web search. She says: “Going there was a life-changing event that I talk about often. I fell in love with Aishworya and the children. Cooking meals together and doing homework was so unbelievably rewarding. … Continue reading

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