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
How many of us are guilty of perhaps reading , watching or hearing about a tragic situation involving children and thinking that we should really do something , but then life takes over , everyday pressures surround us and we move on . accompany her daughter ; upon arrival , she was immediately struck by the appalling living conditions , a disheveled bundle of children were sharing a makeshift bed , with no mattress or blanket , worse still the children themselves were undernourished , neglected and ignored .
Mhairi Murphy Creative Director at Alchemy Interiors , has worked in the international design field for over 20 years , specialising in bespoke interior architecture . Originally from Scotland , she has been living in Qatar for 17 years , and in-between balancing her husband , two boys and furry family members , she finds time to indulge another creative element – writing .
Charu Chand Thakur , a retired headmistress and founder and Vice President of the non-profit organisation Mission Himalaya Eco Home & Farm , had felt this need to act many times during her life , but a shared experience with her eldest daughter , Karishma , inspired and drove her to finally act . Karishma was a regular volunteer at a small locally run Nepalese orphanage and on this day Charu decided to
Charu left that day with a heavy heart and a clear vision to create a better place for these children . A place that they could call home , feel safe , be nurtured , receive an education , medical attention , and the practical and social skills that would enable them to become responsible adults , but most of all a home where they could be just children . www . society . qa 23