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.
The Volunteers Make the Difference
Our volunteers are simply individuals in the Mitrata family who have asked, “Is there something else I can do to further Mitrata’s mission?” They quickly learned, the answer to that question is always an enthusiastic YES!
Meet Our New Officers
The Mitrata Board of Directors will have new officers in place beginning in January 2024. As Jim Craig becomes Past President, Rick Hendin will succeed Jim as President, Danny Williger will become Vice-President, Jennifer Rashet will become Secretary, and Ambrose Bittner will continue as Treasurer.
Monumental Goals for the New Year
Throughout 2024 we are looking forward to setting new goals, and also accomplishing goals we have been working toward for a long time. Keep reading to learn about some of our most exciting goals for 2024!
Thank You, Jim, for Your Many Years of Service!
Jim Craig has served as President of Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children since 2020 and retires from this critical role at the end of this year. We are eternally grateful to Jim for his service to Mitrata as President, but we owe him so much more!
Follow Our Team in Nepal!
Our fall Sponsor Trip to Nepal begins on Friday, September 28, 2023! This year, our team is a diverse group of Mitrata staff, board members, child sponsors, and two members of our Young Professionals Board! A few individuals have traveled to Nepal in the past, but for many, it will be their very first time! We hope you will take the time to follow our journey.
Mitrata’s Young Professionals Board Needs YOU!
Mitrata’s Young Professionals Board’s goals for this year include hosting an event to build awareness of Mitrata in the St. Louis area, volunteering at Mitrata fundraising events, and growing as a committee!
This is where YOU come in! For more information, or if you or someone you know would like to be a member of the Young Professionals Board, contact us at ypb@mitrata.org.
Farewell 2022, Hello 2023!
Board President Jim Craig reflects on everything we have accomplished in 2022 and our main goals for 2023. Thank you for your continued support!
Strategic Planning
“This year’s strategic planning session was very special. It was the first meeting since 2019 that board members were able to attend in person. It was wonderful to see everyone again and reconnect. Back in 2018, Mitrata had laid out a five year plan, but like many things it was put on hold during the pandemic years. This year, our strategic planning session focused on making those plans a reality,” said Board President Jim Craig.
Celebrating 20 Years of Mitrata
On Sunday, September 11, 2022 many of the friends of Mitrata gathered together to celebrate Mitrata’s 20th Anniversary. The celebration lasted from 1:00-5:00pm and was a wonderful open house that allowed Mitrata supporters to catch up with one another.
Mitrata’s Board Members take on Friend-Raising
On August 6th 2022, the wonderful Patti Harty volunteered her time to lead a fundraising training for Mitrata’s board members. The purpose of the training was to provide the board with “"ideas and training on how to engage people who have been involved with Mitrata in the past and new people, by calling or meeting with them and engaging them in a conversation and making an ask.”