Picture Book Time / Remember ….

My welcome gift to all of them were 2 books created for us all to remember and embrace: Nepal part 1 -when we met during earthquake time and Nepal part 2 / relocation and new home. The kids loved the book especially to see themselves in it. It was great to see that they remembered…

Himmelsgeburtstag / Our Journey

Dear all, I am super delighted that my journey got published on a newly launched magazine called #materialist. You find the link below. Himmelsgeburtstag    

We are Family / Embrace !

We moved in November. It was amazing what we achieved in 10 days. 73 people from around the world: friends, friends of friends, family and co-workers! supported my idea. We collected almost 7000 USD! I was very flattered and touched to see how many people joined the same wish to help create a better life…

Already Past Tense / Earthquake – nevertheless: Happyness in the House

For me and most of us who have never been in a situation like this, it is almost impossible to understand or feel how live is for people in less fortunate circumstances,that get even tougher after such an earth quake.  Temporary housing, poor electrify supply due to regular brown outs, questionable sanitary facilities and to…

The Real Deal / Wittness / Fingerprint Proof

3 days ago we went to sign the lease agreement for the orphanage. I decided to take the oldest child with us. We walked from the old place to the new one exploring the new neighbourhood. We saw many nice fields, growing vegetables, a fish farm and heard children’s laughter. The new place is walking…

No Gas / Blackmarket Price / We Are Not Bending  

Since over 2 month the conflict between India and Nepal defines the life’s of it’s people. Hardly any gas is available and if yes: you need to line up for days! The gas containers get only filled half and cost around 700RS now. Blackmarket price is 7000Rs. The pictures speak for themselves! This is a…

Shop till you drop: Black Friday in Kathmandu / good Karma 

We finally found a great place. 3 rooms, big kitchen and 2 bathrooms: one for the girls and one for the boys is what the children said. Ok so shall it be.  The landlord and his family are very kind and supportive and doesn’t mind 12 children and one baby. As a matter of fact…

Tradition / Food from the Neighbour / Namaste 

Kids came home form school, quickly changed their school uniform, as every day and were ready to go. (They are still living at their current space). All ligned up waiting to leave to go to the neighbour….   The neighbour invited all 11 children for dinner. It was the anniversary of the death of his…