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.
Summit Mt. Baker in 2020 and Help Our Underprivileged Children
Register NOW for our Climb for Himalaya Children on July 11th and 12th!
Save the Date for Trivia Night 2020!
We have 35 tables available for our fun-filled Trivia Night on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Come join us!
Our Wish for a Wonderful New Year
Our Board President Jim Craig wishes everyone a good new year and shares Mitrata’s 2020 strategies to fulfill its 5-year strategic plan goals.
BSF's Vocational Training Program
BSF Program Coordinator Aleesh describes the success of our vocational training program for helping our kids reach their unique potential.
Learning to Read Maps
Jim Brasunas, Mitrata sponsor, teaches some of the secondary school kids about the art of map reading — and folding! What a fun class for everyone!
Christmas Celebrations at the Contact Center
The Contact Center kids celebrate Christmas with a surprise visit from Santa, special gifts, and a big meal!
Keeping warm and sleeping well this winter
BSF Board member Yogesh recounts giving the Contact Center children blankets and flannel sheets for the winter. In these cold nights, we hope this will help our children sleep better each night and come prepared to learn at school!
How We Make a Difference One Child at a Time
Executive Director, Christine, shares what making a difference one child at a time means for her, from Mitrata’s start with just 1 child to our 125 children thriving and moving into higher education and graduate and our new Contact Center kids who enter into our programs every year.
Happy holidays and a wonderful New Year from everyone at Mitrata. Thank you for all that you do; it really does make a difference!
Giving Thanks for a Great Trip, Wonderful Friends!
Christine gives her experience of 2019’s trip and give thanks for all of Mitrata’s amazing supports, wonderful children and graduates, and the hardworking BSF staff! Wishing everyone who celebrates a wonderful Thanksgiving, fun trip to our Holiday Bazaar on December 7th and 8th, and a restful and loving holiday season!