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.
Giving Thanks + Update on Nepal
At Mitrata, we are thankful for so much this year. Cases may be rising in Nepal, but our BSF staff remain unwavering in their commitment to keeping our children safe and healthy.
Happy Tihar to All!
This year’s Tihar celebration comes with some bittersweet memories for Christine Schutz who isn’t able to travel to Nepal this year.
A medical student's perspective on COVID-19 in Nepal
Sudan, a medical student and graduate of Mitrata’s sponsorship program, shares his perspective on the situation in Nepal with COVID-19. He discusses what he is doing to help out and his wishes for the Mitrata family.
BSF Staff Videos: Lekhnath
The final 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. Lekhnath Poudel, Finance and Administrative Manager at BSF, shares his experiences in the video here.
BSF Staff Videos: Rachana
The fifth 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. Rachana Rajbhandarin, Contact Center Program Coordinator at BSF, shares her experiences in the video here.
BSF Staff Videos: Susmita
The fourth 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. Susmita Gautam, Program Coordinator at BSF, shares her experiences in the video here.
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.
BSF Staff Videos: Aleesh
The second 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. Aleesh Baniya, Program Coordinator with BSF, shares his experiences in the video here.
BSF Staff Videos: Leena
The first 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. Leena Satyal, Executive Director of BSF, shares her experiences in the video here.
Thoughts from BSF’s Yogesh during this uncertain time
BSF Chairperson Yogesh shares what he is seeing on the ground in Nepal and how much the support from the US means to BSF. He talks about how they are staying in touch with children and their families and redoubling their efforts to give our children the support they need in this difficult time.