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.
Sponsorship and Beyond: The Many Ways to Help Our Children
Mitrata child sponsors are a rare breed of people. The willingness to support the education and well-being of a child half a world away is an extraordinary gift, a selfless act of charity bolstered by the belief that one’s actions can provide opportunities that would otherwise be unattainable. We are grateful every day for the generosity of our sponsors.
New Changes in Getting Information to Sponsors
We are thrilled to share new updates to our website and a brand new sponsor handbook. Check out both: https://www.mitrata.org/child-sponsorship
Trivia Night 2022 LAUNCH!
Trivia Night 2022 is HERE! Join us on Zoom on Saturday, April 30, for a fun night of trivia and a live auction!
JOIN US in Nepal in 2022!
We are thrilled to announce our 2022 trip! This trip will take place from October 29-November 13. More details coming soon! We hope to have you travel with us this year and experience this life-changing journey for yourself.
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.
Save the Date for Trivia Night 2022!
Our 2022 Trivia Night will be hosted on Saturday, April 30! We look forward to seeing everyone there!
After 9 Years, the Extraordinary Pam Hughes Steps Down as Sponsorship Committee Chair
After serving as Sponsorship Committee Chair for many years, our amazing Board member Pam Hughes is stepping down from the Chair position. We reflect on her many years on the committee and how lucky we are to have her on Mitrata’s board. Thank you, Pam, for your many years of service and more to come!
Our Journey for 2022
Board President Jim Craig reflects on everything we have accomplished in 2021 and our main goals for 2022. Thank you for all of your support!
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.
Reflecting On This Past Year
Dr. Christine Schutz, Executive Director, reflects on the past year’s struggles with COVID, the economy, and schooling in Nepal, while reflecting on BSF and Mitrata’s successes, including securing a new building for the expansion of our programs!