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.
A Time to Celebrate!
Last week our partners at BSF in Nepal celebrated preschoolers advancing to the next stage and students who passed their SEE (SLC) exams. We honor their courage, dedication, and bright futures as key milestones in their ongoing learning.
Spring 2026 Nepal Trip
Every year in the spring, Mitrata sends a member of the staff or board to Nepal. This year, Mitrata Board Vice-President, Danny Williger has been in Nepal visiting with the BSF team, the children at the Contact Centers, and the older students in school. The trip is an opportunity to monitor progress, exchange letters that allow the children and sponsors to stay connected, and take lots of pictures and videos to share with the sponsors back in the states.
Help Us Fund Our Contact Centers
Our annual STL trivia night is upon us! This week, the Mitrata staff, board, volunteers, and supporters will be gathering together in St. Louis on April 25th for a night of food, fun, fundraising, and of course trivia! If you’ve been waiting to purchase a table for the event, now is the time!
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.
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.
Celebrating Kushe Aunsi
The Nepali Festival called Kushe Aunsi is also commonly known as Buwa ko Mukh Herne Din, or “the day to see one’s father’s face.” It is the Nepali version of Father’s Day! The children at the Swoyambhu Contact Center celebrated by making handmade cards.
Celebrating Guru Purnima!
Guru Purnima is also known as Teachers’ Day in Nepal. At the Contact Centers, our students honored their teachers by presenting them with handmade cards, flowers, and performing dances.
Making a Difference in the Littlest Lives
We invite you to join in our mission of educating and empowering severely underprivileged children in Nepal by becoming a sponsor of the Contact Center Program. Contact Center sponsors contribute a pledged amount of their choosing (minimum of $25.00 per month). These donations support Contact Center staff salaries, books and supplies, nutrition, healthcare, and an after-school program.