Welcome New York Times Readers!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 10:06AM 
Hello and welcome to all of our new visitors coming from Nicholas Kristof’s New York Times Magazine piece on how to make a difference. We are incredibly honored to have our story shared with the world and immensely touched so many of you have come by to support our home and school, and share your encouragement.
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It is such a pleasure to welcome you to the story of Kopila Valley. I am deeply moved by the kindness that has come our way. Please say hi and stay awhile. Thank you!
Lots of love, Maggie Doyne
PS New to our story? Watch this:
Reader Comments (31)
Maggie,
Welcome home and congratulations! Just read the DIYarticle and enjoyed the Kopila Valley photos. I am so pleased for you, the kids and staff at the Kopila Valley Home and School in Surket, and the Doyne family. Best wishes and enjoy the celebratory response and busy days ahead because of Nicholas Kristof's wonderful article in the NY Times.
Regards, Teri
I'm blown away by what you've done. Mark my words, some day I'll make my way to Nepal to volunteer.
Many congratulations and well wishes and what you've accomplished and victories yet to come. I look forward to learning more about your school and reading of your progress.
YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!
awesome. just awesome.
sit in the moment, beautiful. and love up those babies.
Congrats on this great exposure for the work you're doing! Very exciting.
Congratulations to you and the great work you are doing. I just read the article in NYtimes. Your work is very inspiring. I also want to contribute to your work. Can you mail me about a way to do that?
Beautiful. Fantastic! We are smiling our biggest smiles over here and sending warmest hugs!!!
oxoxoxox
Click on the DONATE button....
Ya how can I volunteer in person. I have a day job but lots of days off. This will be my next vacation.
You're AMAZING and so inspirational!!!
Awesome! I am thrilled to read about you in the New York Times!
Dear Maggie:
I am totally floored by this story. This is the only video presentation that has ever brought tears to my eyes. I watched it twice and both times I had lumps in my throats. I can't find words to express my gratitude..
The part that it is so sweet is that it is not motivated by any missionary (faith conversion) motive. Nepal is totally swamped by numerous Christian religious INGOs who are converting many poor Nepalis away from their cultures, traditions, and heritage by luring them with money, schooling, stipends, and health clinic. Numerous orphanages are run along the same line. Granted that Nepalis are poor, innocent, and vulnerable, but it is not right for many missionaries to sweet talk them into religious conversion by offering rewards. (I have no problem if someone does it out of their free will.) . I am sorry to mention this, but I had to do this because of my great admiration for you and your sensibility towards Nepali culture and heritage.
You have shown to everyone the true meaning of compassion -- a selfless act. A simple and yet so profoundly rare act, especially these days. You will be hearing from me soon about my desire to come there and contribute in some fashion...
Please keep it up...
Thank you Maggie.. for making us pause and giving us joyous moments through your marvelous presentation. I am sure someone from the TED will be calling you soon.
Sincerely,
RBK
Congratulations on all you've accomplished thus far, Maggie. So pleased that you and the school are getting recognition (the nytimes.com) and that more people can learn how to help you help the kids.
wishing you peace, love and patience in abundance,
Patty
congrats mags!
always thinking of you. always wishing you peace and good health and continued blessings. sending you love from pennsylvania!
omg omg omg! I'm going to buy so many copies of the NYT this Sunday!
I am so inspired by your story. What are you doing is amazing and you are so young! Keep up the great work.
Congrats Maggie. Keep up the good work. we are with you.
http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/22/when-a-child-moves-to-nepal/#postComment
Really an inspiring personality are you, for the youths like me to work for the underpriviledged children to the best of our efforts. Your this effort will not only make changes in the life of the children of Surkhet but also bring happiness to other parts of south east asia ( like here in India) through your inspiration that drive youths like us.
May all your dreams come true. We love you!