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.
Seattle 2026 Wrap Up
Thank you for an incredible turn out at our 3rd annual trivia night in Seattle, Washington. With 20 tables at the event, our Seattle community raised over $27,000 to reach our fundraising goal! The funds raised at trivia will be going towards clean water, coats, comforters, and post-graduation support for both our Contact Centers.
Thanks again for supporting Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children!
Join us in Nepal in 2026
We are excited to invite you to join our Sponsor Trip to Nepal from November 7-24, 2026. You can expect to learn about and experience a new culture, meet the Mitrata children, and enjoy the sights of the beautiful country of Nepal! Fill out the form at the end of the blog for more information.
2026 Seattle Trivia Night
Hey Seattle! Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026 for a fun night of competition. Between the 8 rounds of multi-media trivia, fellowship with other Mitrata supporters, and fundraising for a good cause, it is sure to be a blast!
Mitrata’s 2025 Holiday Wishlist
Our wish list for this holiday season consists of only two items. Although it is a short list, these items are vitally important to the health of our children and the success of our programs in 2026.
The 2025 Holiday Bazaar
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Holiday Bazaar. Without our many volunteers and loyal shoppers, the event would never be a success.
A Special and Magical Day
Every year, after the Sponsor Trip to Nepal, we post about the Mitrata and BSF Graduation Ceremony. We share how special the day is, and try to convey the magic in a way that those who were not in attendance can understand. This year, we had ten graduates to celebrate!
Building Connections at the Contact Center
This year’s Nepal Sponsor Trip attendees spent an afternoon at the Swayambhunath Contact Center. While there, they were able to spend time in each of the classes, meet the teachers and the children, and were treated to a few special dances performed by the students. This holiday season, we invite you to join in our mission of educating and empowering severely underprivileged children in Nepal by becoming a Contact Center Program sponsor.
Learning About the Daily Lives of our Students
While in Nepal, our Sponsor Trip participants have the opportunity to visit some of the schools our children attend. On this trip, they were able to visit Virinchi College and Reliance Residential School. They also visited Apex Girl’s Hostel, where a few of our older students live while they attend University.
Bazaar Shopping for a Cause
In most of the communications about our annual Holiday Bazaar, you will find a statement that says something along the lines of “These items were hand-picked for you from fair-trade artisans in Nepal.” But what exactly does that mean?
The Famous Sponsor Dinner
One of all the trip goers’ favorite nights happens at the very beginning of the Sponsor Trip to Nepal. We call it the “Sponsor Dinner.” This year, three sponsored children had the opportunity to meet their sponsors in person for the first time at this dinner.