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.
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.
Holiday Bazaar Announcement & Thanking M4MK Sponsors, New T-Shirts!
We give thanks to the sponsors of M4MK and all other participants for helping make this event such a success… And there’s even more exciting news: M4MK t-shirts are on the way, and we are launching our Holiday Bazaar in two weeks!
LAST WEEK of Miles for Mitrata Kids
We reflect on the success of Miles for Mitrata Kids as it only has TWO DAYS left and reflect on the mission of the event. Thank you to everyone who has participated and donated so far!
NEW Music Released to Benefit Mitrata!
Our greatest thanks to Johanna Beekman, who recently released her newest song and music video called “Mantra Sangha: Health and Healing.” This beautiful song is a collaboration with over 20 performers, including some of Mitrata’s kids! Johanna graciously donated all proceeds to Mitrata. Please check out the song here: https://johannabeekman.hearnow.com/ or learn more about Johanna: https://www.johannasings.com
First-Hand Updates in Nepal + Yogesh Joins M4MK
Yogesh Satyal, BSF Board Chair, gives his account of the current situation in Nepal and why he decided to join Mitrata’s newest event, Miles for Mitrata Kids
Miles for Mitrata Kids Begins TOMORROW + Seattle Team Spotlight
Miles for Mitrata Kids launches tomorrow!! Also, check out a spotlight on Seattle team member Ambrose and his unique activity for the event!
Giving the gift of good health during reinforced lockdowns
Nepal reinstated a strict, police-enforced lockdown last week. Meanwhile, we are still 26 health checkups short of our goal! Help keep Mitrata kids safe and healthy this year by giving towards this fund.
Sign up for M4MK & a Team St. Louis Spotlight
Register for Miles For Mitrata Kids, starting September 1! We also spotlight two of our current St. Louis registrants.
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.
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.