The new ROKPA Kids in Nepal

Dear ROKPA- friends!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
I would like to share something with you that gladdens my
heart at the moment. Recently, I was in Nepal: What is
happening here is pure magic – an enchantment you cannot
shake off again. In this country there are truly great problems
– but, just like in a well-known comic strip – there is a place
in this country where something wonderful is happening: the
ROKPA children’s home in Boudha.
Many of the children who grew up in the ROKPA children’s
home have stepped out into the world and stand on their own
two feet today – such as Dilip, for example. He always wanted
to be a pilot and is now studying to become a computer
engineer in Detroit, USA. His sister, Kanchi, is studying in
Australia. They both work together to earn a living. Sönam is
just finishing his training as a physiotherapist in South India.
Tenzin goes to school in New York – his father is finally able to
take care of him after many years at ROKPA. Karma is learning
in one of the most prestigious schools in Great Britain. Ram
Karki has his own video shop. Ram Bishta works as a cook in
India. Arjun, with the fabulous hands, is a confectioner in a
restaurant near the stupa. Naresh has opened a DVD shop at
the end of our little road, which allows him to finance his
college studies. Pabitra has recently moved to London, where
he received a government grant. And then Ram Hari: He is
using everything he learned with us to help other children
(page 4). I have visited his project. I was touched to see signs
of ROKPA everywhere – how the children are raised, how the
house is furnished – all this is a reflection of ROKPA. Ram Hari
gives “his” children the same chance that he once received
through ROKPA.
Even though our projects for street children and orphans in
Nepal as well as in Tibet were based largely on “gut feeling”
20 to 30 years ago, today it is obvious: our approach, coming
from the heart, is the right one. The first generation of former
ROKPA children, who are now starting to take action
themselves, prove it. Ram Hari and the others are just some
examples out of many! All of them ensure that young people
can take responsibility in their country and contribute towards
reducing the social plight as they grow up. ROKPA will continue
living in and with these children! This is the magic of my life!
And you, the donors, make this magic possible.
Thank you! Stay in good health – and faithful to us!
Yours,
The new children 3
From Street Child to Manager 4
Tibet 6
Nepal 8
Zimbabwe 9
Balance sheet 10
Statement of revenues and expenditures 11
Performance report 12
News 14
This is how you can help! 15
Editor: Marie-Luce Le Febve de Vivy
Lea Wyler, Vice-President of ROKPA INTERNATIONAL
Layout: Volker Haller, www.vhvk.de
Picture Editor: Barbara Meier
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