SPOTLIGHT

Mhairi Murphy reviews the work undertaken by Nepal ’ s non-profit organisation , Mission Himalaya Eco Home & Farm , and discovers why home is definitely where the heart is .

Read on to learn how to positively influence your children ’ s eating habits by creating a positive eating environment and being a good role model .

Spotlight

How one youngster is single-handedly making an impact : Ahmed Al Hajari , a high school student in Doha , travelled solo to Nepal , all the way to make a difference in the lives of children living in the village of

Bandipur P . 14

‘ 10 PEOPLE I MET IN 2016 WHO GIVE ME HOPE FOR 2017 ’: From activists to teachers to a high school student who raised $ 10,000 for feminine care products for homeless girls , here are 10 people columnist Heidi Stevens met in 2016 who give her hope for the year ahead . P . 18

FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT : Mhairi Murphy reviews the work undertaken by Nepal ’ s non-profit organisation , Mission Himalaya Eco Home & Farm , and discovers why home is definitely where the heart is . P . 22

Cover Stories

Pupils with purpose : They are only in their early teens . But these youngsters already know what they want to do in life . P . 26

Please … just one more bite : Read on to learn how to positively influence your children ’ s eating habits by creating a positive eating environment and being a good role model . P . 32

Parenting

People with autism are often described as being “ high functioning ” or “ low functioning .” But there is actually no such diagnosis in the diagnostic manual . P . 35

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