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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.

Going Back-to-School for a Day
Nepal Trip, BSF Anna Wertman Nepal Trip, BSF Anna Wertman

Going Back-to-School for a Day

While in Nepal, our Sponsor Trip Participants are given the opportunity to visit a few of the schools our Sponsored Children attend. At every school we visited, sponsors were able to ask many questions, and learn more about the Nepali educational system.

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Sponsoring Fun!
Contact Center, Kathmandu Zoo, BSF, Sponsorship Anna Wertman Contact Center, Kathmandu Zoo, BSF, Sponsorship Anna Wertman

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.

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Looking Forward to a Visit from Nepal
BSF Anna Wertman BSF Anna Wertman

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!

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An Incredible Adventure
BSF, Sponsorship Anna Wertman BSF, Sponsorship Anna Wertman

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.

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