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The latest news and events from the Foundation in our Quarterly newsletter and special announcements from the Founder

Founder's Travel Journal

Nationwide strikes, three near death experiences, cycling in Kathmandu, teaching an entire village, power outages, fuel shortages, political unrest, and more to get your adrenaline pumping and adventuristic personality stirred! Read about the experiences, setbacks, connections, and relationships that developed during Nichole's six-week stay in Nepal and how it led up to the founding of Dil's Home Foundation.

Communications From Abroad

What do we like to talk about in Bandipur? What are the children and families up to? What's in the news in Nepal? Read about some of the stories and teachings Nichole and Bijay pass on to each other through their frequent emails between the foundation's U.S. location and the Bandipur location. Often times, most modes of modern technology such as cell phone service, online video communications, and even facsimile are not available for them to use. Email is their only means of communication between Nichole's visits to Bandipur each year. Imagine some of the news that gets passed on between them from over 7,000 mi. (12,231km) away!

October 2008
The Caste System

November 2008
Tihar, Obama, DHF Kids, Sewing Skills Training, Bijay's Sinusitis

December 2008
Young Santosh Quits School, Funds Distribution, Founder Hospitalized, Christmas/New Year in Bandipur

January 2009
Young Santosh Quits School Again, Children Asking for Founder to Visit Again, Bippin's Trouble At School, Tilak's New Family, Samundra's Sewing Skills Training Progress

February 2009
"Rubbish Day" - Rubbish Cleaning Program

March 2009
Plane Tickets Too Costly: Bandipur Trip Cancelled, Protests in the Terrai, Strikes & Violations in KTM, Tilak Fights with Father, Shiva's Father Dies

April 2009
Price Inflation of Common Goods, Excellent Results in School Exams, Request for More Support from USA, Shitali's Debts, Co-Founder Visits Jomsom-Muktinath

May 2009
House Destroyed By Storm, Orphanage Construction Begins, Violence Erupts Throughout the Country - Citizens Unsure of Future

June 2009
Dil Severely Ill, Sushila Progresses in Sewing Skills Training, Request For Help from America, Orphanage Construction Costs

July 2009
align="center">Pressure Builds as Funds Run Short for the Orphanage Construction, Bandipur Gives Thumbs Up to New Website and Orphanage Name, Water Shortages in Bandipur Affect Daily Life and Construction of Orphanage

August 2009
Milan Thapa, Orphanage Construction, Current Situation in Nepal

September 2009
Founder Gives Birth - Dil Prayng & Fasting for new baby, Process to become officially recognized non-profit organization in Nepal, Bijay's search for donors and support for the orphanage
October 2009
Gangs fight - one injured with khukuri knife, Orphanage Construction Project running short of funds, Keeping hopes high for DHF
December 2009
Maoists take over land in the Terai, war breaks out between Maoists and Nepal Army - 5 are killed, Orphanage construction on hold due to lack of funds
January 2010
Orphanage construction photos, NEEDED: frames and glass for windows, plaster for the walls and ceiling, doors, toilets and sinks for bathroom, materials to build the 2nd floor