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.
How We Keep Busy During COVID
Between social distancing and winter weather, dealing with COVID restrictions can be a real challenge. Our staff, sponsors, and board wrote in to tell us how they are dealing with COVID-19 and social distancing, including new hobbies and fun! Write in to tell us how you are dealing, send us an email, or comment below!
Good News During Hard Times
Arlene, with loving advice from her husband Hewie, shares the couple’s experience of a miracle amidst the pandemic. And let’s face it, we could all use a little good news like this in our lives right now!
Struggles For Nepali Families and Kids
BSF Board Chairman, Yogesh Satyal, describes the struggles facing our families in Nepal, especially as more and more children return to in-person classes.
Trivia Night is BACK
We are excited for our second annual Virtual Trivia Night on Zoom on Saturday, March 20! Tickets, mulligans, Fund-a-Need auction donations, and event sponsorship are live NOW on our website at www.mitrata.org/trivia. We hope to see you there in March!
Sending Letters to Nepal
Your letters may look a little different this year, but communication, love, and support between sponsors and their sponsored child(ren) is more important now than ever. The best give sponsors can give their sponsored children right now are words of encouragement and support.
Goals for the New Year
Our Board President, Jim Craig, outlines his wishes for the new year. Mitrata is well-positioned to continue its progress on our five-year strategic plan, and we have a clear goals for the year in order to better support our children.
Christmas and New Year in Nepal
The holidays were a little different for everyone this year; BSF sent us some pictures to show us how they celebrated in Nepal.
A Special Holiday Message
BSF distributed blankets for our kids to keep them healthy in these coldest months of the year, and Christine received a special birthday message from Nepal. We wish all of our supporters a happy holidays, and have a great new year!
Our Children Return to Kathmandu!
Our first few children return to Kathmandu from their villages to take their exams. BSF has been working tirelessly to distribute supplies for winter as well and keep our children safe and healthy.
Holiday Bazaar Results Are In!!
Thank you for all of our volunteers, donors, and supporters for making this a success!