News
Read stories and updates from our work with the children of Nepal. To find our old newsletters from 2003 to 2018, visit the archive! Otherwise, click in the search bar below to locate blogs on a topics you’re interested in.
Jet Lag & Joy: Start to Our Nepal Adventure
Mitrata Executive Director Christine Schutz and Advisory Board member Stephanie Recht touched down in Kathmandu. The following day, Sponsorship Chair and Mitrata Board Vice President Danny Williger joined them. In their first few days, they have been quite busy!
Sponsoring Fun!
We believe fun is one of the most important aspects of a well-rounded childhood, so Mitrata and our NGO partner in Nepal, Bhuvaneshwori Satyal Foundation (BSF), make an effort to never leave out fun extracurricular activities. This summer, the BSF staff, and a few volunteering older students took the Contact Center children on a fun and educational field trip to the Kathmandu Zoo.
A Busy, Fun-Filled Two Weeks
Leena Satyal, Executive Director, and Yogesh Satyal, Board President, of BSF our NGO partner in Nepal, visited St. Louis, MO for two weeks of meetings with sponsors, our annual strategic planning meeting, and some fun times with donors, board members and staff.
Looking Forward to a Visit from Nepal
In just a few short weeks, Bhuvaneshwori Satyal Foundation's (BSF) Executive Director Leena Satyal and Board President Yogesh Satyal will be traveling to visit us here in the United States. This will be their fourth trip to St. Louis since our partnership began. Between spending time with our child sponsors, attending our 2024 Strategic Planning Meeting, and attending a Miles for Mitrata Kids 2024 picnic, their time will be packed full of events and activities!
A Mini Graduation
Recently, BSF held a “Mini” Graduation Ceremony with the 2024 Secondary Education Exam (SEE) graduates and Contact Center graduates at our new Contact Center.
An Incredible Adventure
A few of our students were accompanied by the BSF staff on a three day Adventure Trip. The goal of this trip was to broaden our students’ views and empower them to discover more about their culture, history, and the spectacular scenery of Nepal.
Fund A Contact Center Need (or two!)
Please join us in providing the children at the Contact Center with comprehensive healthcare checkups, dental procedures, pairs of glasses, and a much-loved Contact Center field trip to the Kathmandu Zoo, including pizza and ice cream.
10 Reasons Why I Believe In and Support Mitrata
My name is Amy Benson and I have been a Mitrata supporter and sponsor since 2015. This is a list of the TOP TEN reasons why I choose to give my money and energy to Mitrata.
A New Look into the Contact Center Program
Mitrata’s newest video provides a brief overview of the Contact Center program, the holistic approach followed by the program’s staff, and the impact the program has in the lives of the children and their families.
Monumental Goals for the New Year
Throughout 2024 we are looking forward to setting new goals, and also accomplishing goals we have been working toward for a long time. Keep reading to learn about some of our most exciting goals for 2024!