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.
2024 Holiday Wish List & An Exciting Announcement
We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request for support as we work to address a critical gap in our healthcare services through the rest of this year and in 2025. Please consider giving today. 100% of every monetary gift and the profits from merchandise purchases will go directly toward funding their healthcare needs.
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nepal: Looking Long-Term
Health, education, and financial security are all in jeopardy in Nepal both now as well as throughout the pandemic and in the future. We reflect on how we will carry out and expand our programs in the future.
An Update on the Political, Social, and Economic State of Nepal
Dr. Christine Schutz gives an update on lockdowns in Nepal, COVID cases, the political turmoil, and rising rates of child marriages. The situation is grim for many with only a small hope for vaccines and no aid from the government in sight.
Virtual School for Contact Center Kids
Rachana Rajbhandari, BSF’s Program Coordinator at the Contact Center, describes how staff and teachers are working hard to keep Contact Center kids safe, engaged, and learning in a time of strict COVID-19 lockdowns.
BSF Staff Videos: Bimala
The third video in a 6 part series from BSF’s staff on what they are doing during the coronavirus, their wishes for others, how they are helping and keeping in touch with the children, and the situation in Nepal. Bimala Joshi, Psychosocial Counselor at BSF, shares her experiences in the video here.