News
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Mitrata’s Child Sponsors join Leena & Yogesh for “Sponsor Coffees”
While visiting St. Louis, Leena and Yogesh Satyal, the Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors of Bhuvaneshwori Satyal Foundation (BSF) were able to get together with our child sponsors for a cup of coffee while sharing updates on their sponsored children, their progress, and the programs in which they participate in Nepal. As Chair of the Sponsorship Committee, Danny Williger was able to attend most of these “Sponsor Coffees.” Here’s what he had to say about the experience…
Welcome Leena and Yogesh!
It has been four years since Bhuvaneshwori Satyal Foundation's (BSF) Executive Director Leena Satyal and Board President Yogesh Satyal have been able to visit us in the United States. Now, in just a few days, they will arrive in St. Louis! We are so excited to finally get together with them and hear first-hand updates on all the programs and children.
Why is Providing Healthcare so Important?
In Nepal, healthcare is not free. Because of this, we ensure that our children receive dental care, braces, vaccinations, glasses and regular annual exams. Last month, our NGO partner, Bhuvaneshwori-Satyal Foundation (BSF), was able to take some of our children in for a dental checkup.
2021 Annual Report
The 2021 Annual Report is now published on our website! It’s a perfect way to stay up-to-date on the challenges we faced and successes we achieved over the past year.
BSF Hosts Letter Writing Parties for Students!
This week our school children were able to visit the new Contact Center and BSF Office to receive their sponsor letters! They also took the time to sit and write replies. We love to see our new spaces getting put to good use!
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.
An Update From BSF's Director Leena Satyal
Leena Satyal, BSF’s Executive Director, gives a breakdown of BSF accomplishments, challenges, and roadblocks for all of our children throughout the pandemic.
Keeping our Mitrata kids safe and healthy
Susmita, a program coordinator with BSF, describes the difficulties for our children provided by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, BSF’s housing has been providing a safe haven for children without another home to return to, including our older and graduated children who are waiting to start their careers. Living together has provided an opportunity for these Mitrata kids to practice healthy routines and learn household skills with BSF’s guidance.
BSF's Vocational Training Program
BSF Program Coordinator Aleesh describes the success of our vocational training program for helping our kids reach their unique potential.