by mamata | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Purchase of the Land In July 2025, Dina called me to tell me about a block of land that she had found that was for sale. It was approximately 10 minutes from the Lalitpur library but further up the hill which was a good thing because the current library had...
by mamata | Jan 23, 2026 | Charity, Counselling training, Kathmandu, Nepal, Our Programs
A visit to Kathmandu In March 2024, Andrew, our friend Max and myself met Dina in Kathmandu for a week of in person training, meeting with other NGO’s, visit the two children’s libraries and some sightseeing for first time visitor Max. The first afternoon was a...
by mamata | Jan 17, 2026 | Our Story
Hi my name is Dina Lama Kramer. I hold a Master’s degree in Divinity, a Bachelor’s of Education in Population and Health, and certification in Behavioral Health and basic counseling skills. I have experience in teaching, interpreting and community engagement. I...
by mamata | Jan 17, 2026 | Our Story
While the Counselling training was underway, it was time to begin the children’s libraries. Dina scoured Kathmandu for the first site of the library and found the perfect place in Patan/Lalitpur district. This area was once an independent city state of its own,...
by mamata | Jan 17, 2026 | Our Story
In 2019, I visited Nepal with a small group as part of a tour to Bhutan. Beginning in Kathmandu, we stayed for a few nights at the Hira Guesthouse owned by Dina and her family. Over a cup of masala tea I listened as Dina shared about a community project that she had...