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.
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.
Travel to Nepal with us in 2025
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.
Going Back-to-School for a Day
While in Nepal, our Sponsor Trip Participants are given the opportunity to visit a few of the schools our Sponsored Children attend. At every school we visited, sponsors were able to ask many questions, and learn more about the Nepali educational system.
Double the Contact Centers, Double the FUN!
This year, for the first time ever, the Sponsor Trip included a visit to both Contact Centers!
An Adventurous Excursion
A group of four adventurous Mitrata trip participants spent four days trekking in the “hills” around Phewa Lake in Pokhara, Nepal, with the opportunity to view sunrise in the Annapurna range of the Himalayan mountains from Panchase Peak.
A Night of Joy and Connection: Celebrating the Special Bond Between Sponsors and Children
Every year, shortly after arriving in Nepal, a cherished tradition takes place: a special dinner that brings together Mitrata’s sponsors and their sponsored children. This long-awaited event is filled with anticipation and excitement, as sponsors and children finally get to sit across from each other, sharing stories and enjoying a meal. For some, this is the first face-to-face meeting after years of exchanging letters. For others, it marks a joyful reunion, rich with familiar smiles and shared memories. Regardless of the circumstances, the evening is always filled with happiness.
Jet Lag & Joy: Start to Our Nepal Adventure
Mitrata Executive Director Christine Schutz and Advisory Board member Stephanie Recht touched down in Kathmandu. The following day, Sponsorship Chair and Mitrata Board Vice President Danny Williger joined them. In their first few days, they have been quite busy!