Hi Pernilla, I resonated with your story. And I wonder whether you have more news about these little girls. I live in Kathmandu too, and over the years have found myself in the same situation a number of times. My good news story is about Najani. Her mother was a beggar, with Najani in her arms. At 6 months old she was still only 3kg, so I gathered them up into my car (an old Volkswagen Beetle) and drove them to a nutrition centre for mothers and babies. They stayed a month or so and Najani started to grow. This was about 4 years ago. They went back on the street and over the years I have given them money, dhal, rice, and clothing. I told some friends of mine, and they took an interest in Najani. They recently put Najani into a boarding school and I hope to visit her soon and see her there. She has an older brother in the same school also sponsored by westerners, and he is taking care of her. Najani's mother is a widow,and she is a Muslim from a minority group in Nepal from the Terai, bordering India. Pernilla do write to me at susanwoman@wlink.com.np and we could meet if you wished. You will be satisfied a million times over by helping your little girls. Just the way I just love hearing about Najani and her progress. Susan