We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of the bright and joyful Sarita Basnet, long time employee of BSF. Our hearts go out to all BSF staff and the Mitrata children in their grief and sorrow. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

This year’s St. Louis Trivia Night Fund-A-Need looks a little different than years past. At our 2025 St. Louis Trivia Night, we are asking you to help us fund exploration, community building, and joy!

Our second annual Seattle Trivia Night took place on March 8, 2025. Multiple Mitrata Board and Staff members traveled to Seattle from St. Louis to assist with the event. Any time members of the Mitrata family are able to gather together, you know it is going to be a wonderfully full visit!

We are excited to be hosting our Sponsor Trip to Nepal from October 31 - November 17, 2025. We invite you to join us on this trip to experience a different culture, meet the Mitrata children, and learn more about the beautiful country of Nepal! Fill out the form at the end of the blog for more information.

Calling all St. Louis members of the Mitrata family! Please join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025 for eight rounds of fun, multimedia pop culture trivia including a Fund-a-Need auction and a pop-up bazaar of fair trade items from Nepal.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children Seattle Trivia Night! March 8, 2025. The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center: 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Doors Open: 6:00 p.m., Trivia Begins: 7:00 p.m. 

2024 was a very busy year for Mitrata. As an organization, we were able to accomplish many of our goals, and we are looking forward to a new series of goals focused on providing long-term sustainability for Mitrata and BSF through at least 2030. 

Dr. Nancy Williger has been a prominent member of the Mitrata family for the past 22 years. This year, she announced her retirement from the Mitrata Board of Directors.