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.
Renowned Musician Javier Mendoza to Perform Concert Benefitting Mitrata
Javier Mendoza, also known as Hobo Cane, is throwing a charity holiday concert for Mitrata this December 13, 14, and 15. We are so excited for the opportunity to work with such an amazing artist and are thankful for David and Tracy Floeh for coordinating this great event!
Newsletter Updates and Future Plans
A brief update about our newsletter, and the announcement that our Strategic Plan page on the website is live!
Saturday Planning Session and Dinner
A summary and overview of the Board’s Strategic Planning meeting as well as our dinner at Himalayan Hut with the advisory board. Thank you to our out-of-state Board members who flew out for this meeting, and to all of our Board members for a productive meeting and wonderful, fun dinner!
Our new website update!
Our board member and web developer, Matt Plank, recently implemented a wonderful update to our website. Check it out at: mitrata.org and check out more of Matt’s work at his website: https://www.catapultmysite.com
Thank you Matt, for all that you do!
A Day on Mount Baker
A narrative about our first Mount Baker climb this year from Mitrata Board Member and Climb Leader Len Kannapell. Read his fascinating account of the sights and sounds of Mt. Baker and be transported the mountain itself. Mitrata is grateful for all of Len’s hard work organizing the Mt. Baker climb this year and also grateful that we can experience his climb for ourselves through his story.
Class of 2019 Graduates!!
Our Contact Center staff and children celebrate our Contact Center graduates and our students who passed the SEE exam. We heard moving speeches from our SEE students and BSF staff and enjoyed a delicious cake and nutritious lunch! Congratulations graduates!
Teachers' Day, a Birthday, and Other Celebrations at the Contact Center
Children and staff at the Contact Center celebrate Teacher’s Appreciation Day, the late Mrs. Bhuvaneshwori Satyal’s birthday, the Climb for Himalayan Children success, and learned about “belly breathing.” It was a meaningful day but also one of giving thanks and celebrating.
Investing in a Better World
Mitrata Board Finance Committee Member David Floeh explains the importance of investing in companies with socially and environmentally responsible business models and why Mitrata is changing our investments to reflect our commitment to this mission and a better world for all. Dr. Christine Schutz, Executive Director, also gives her thoughts on Mitrata’s commitment to more socially responsible investments.
Why We Give to Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children
Nepal — Beautiful people, Amazing mountains, Yummy momos and Mitrata. What's not to like?
Mitrata is an organization of people with heart, a great mission statement, a leader with a vision, and hundreds of volunteers and sponsors who give of their time and money to help make the lives of needy children in Nepal a whole lot better. I don't think it is possible to understand the need of a country with no social welfare system until it has been seen first hand.
Board Members Travel to Seattle!
Mitrata Board President Nancy Williger, President-Elect Jim Craig, and Chair of the Sponsorship Committee Pam Hughes visit Seattle to meet with our climbers for the Climb for Himalayan Children and our west coast sponsors and donors. Nancy writes about their wonderful experience and the generosity of Mitrata’s West Coasters. It was a great experience had by all, and we are so glad that so many people were able to attend, socialize, and learn more about Mitrata. Thanks to everyone who made this possible from all of us in St. Louis!