News
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Holiday Shopping for a Cause
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Holiday Bazaar! We had 200+ shoppers and were able to raise $22,000!
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!
A Year to Remember
In the midst of the Holiday Season, and as we come to the end of 2023, we would like to spend a few moments reminiscing on the events of the year.
Gifts that Give Back
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Holiday Bazaar. We had 300+ shoppers and were able to raise $27,000!
2023 Holiday Bazaar
As you dive into your holiday shopping, be sure to save-the-date now, and join us at the Webster Groves Masonic Lodge, on December 2 & 3, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m for our annual Holiday Bazaar featuring fair-trade goods from Nepal!
Happy Holidays!
Dr. Christine Schutz, Executive Director, reflects on the past year’s events, including the 20th Anniversary Celebration, in-person Holiday Bazaar, and finally returning to Nepal! It was a year filled with many wonderful experiences, and it wouldn’t have been possible without YOU, our Mitrata friends.
The Holiday Bazaar 2022 is a Wrap
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Holiday Bazaar. This was our first in-person Bazaar since 2019 and we were amazed by the turnout. Thank you all for spreading the word about the event, attending the event, and sending others to shop in your stead if you weren’t able to make it. There were even many folks who completed their shopping over FaceTime! We are so thankful for you, our Mitrata friends, and your dedication to supporting our mission. With 225+ attendees, we were able to raise over $24,000!
Coming Up: Mitrata’s Annual Holiday Bazaar!
We know, a blog about the Holiday Bazaar may seem out of place right now. Holiday shopping is still ages away isn’t it? Although you may not want to hear it, Christmas is TWO months away! That means it’s time to start thinking about gifts for your holiday celebrations! This year, our Annual Holiday Bazaar is finally back in-person! Keep reading to learn more:
WE DID IT — Great News for 2022
We SURPASSED our fundraising goal! Find out how much we raised towards BSF’s SUV thanks to your support, and read more updates from Nepal.
Reflecting On This Past Year
Dr. Christine Schutz, Executive Director, reflects on the past year’s struggles with COVID, the economy, and schooling in Nepal, while reflecting on BSF and Mitrata’s successes, including securing a new building for the expansion of our programs!