Nepal: A Journey Through Friendship and Technology

Genesis Milisde • October 6, 2024
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Every OSF visit is unique and special given the various cultures and traditions of each country. This summer, OSF Founder, Andy, traveled to the peak of the Druk Amitabha mountain, which overlooks the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The top of Druk Amitabha houses Amitabha Monastery, a Himalayan Buddhist Monastery where nuns from the Drukpa lineage live and learn Kung Fu for self-defense. They are also known as the Kung Fu Nuns. This monastery is also an Orphaned Starfish Technology Center.

 

We are blessed and super proud to be part of a rare few chosen to work with this unique group of girls. This opportunity allowed Andy to be the first ever visitor back into the monastery since the pandemic. Besides providing technology education, during his visit, Andy also spent time sharing magic shows, watching these fiercely disciplined tough nuns giggle at each trick. They shared hugs, and laughs, and also their aspirations for the future.

 

The excitement of this visit is seeing how eager the students are to learn and grow their personal skills. The community in Nepal is one that grows together and everyone is willing to help each other succeed. The computer center in Nepal is about education and empowerment. The way that the students and the community are involved and willing to grow is heart filling.

 

We believe that technology is a powerful tool that empowers and nourishes those in need providing education and equality for everyone.

 

The orphaned Starfish Foundation believes in the power that technology brings to the different communities we serve. Our students are creating their way out of generational poverty and building a future for them and their families. Join us in this journey and become part of the change.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OSF. YOU ARE NOT ONLY CHANGING LIVES, YOU ARE NOW SAVING THEM AS WELL.

 

Please continue to give at www.osf.org/donate


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