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.
"Sponsors are like my parents": meeting
Rick and Jim meet with Mitrata’s older children and hear about the amazing effects that sponsorship has had on the children throughout their lives.
The Children's Model High School
Rick and Jim visit more of our sponsored children and another school where they stay as well as doing some shopping!
A Very Memorable Holi-Day!!
Jim and Rick celebrate the very exciting Holi Day by getting covered in paint and then meeting with BSF executive staff.
Visiting Reliance Residential School
Rick and Jim meet some more of Mitrata’s sponsored children and go shopping!
Reunited at the Contact Center
Rick and Jim take new photos and videos of Mitrata’s children for their sponsors, capturing the tender moments of them opening their sponsors’ letters. Jim is also reunited with Sushmita, whom he has sponsored for over 12 years!
Settling in in Kathmandu
Rick and Jim recount their first days in Kathmandu. We’re glad to hear they’re settling in well, resting up, and enjoying some good food and great company!
Wishing Jim & Rick farewell as they head to Nepal!
As Jim and Rick fly to Nepal this year, they share with us their goals and agenda for two weeks in Nepal. Have a safe, productive trip, Rick and Jim!
Inspiring Work at the Contact Center
Rachana Rajbhandari, BSF’s Contact Center Coordinator, tells the story of her work and the little successes that keep her inspired. She recalls seeing children come in from horrible situations and how the Contact Center empowers them to become the best Nepali citizens they can be.
Steve's Sponsor Story
The first of four sponsorship stories features Steve and his sponsored child Arjoo as they discuss their first interactions and how sponsorship has affected them both for the best. Arjoo discusses her career goals, and Steve elaborates on why sponsorship is so important to him.
Why Two of Mitrata’s First Sponsors Decided to Make Their Legacy Gift
Long-time sponsors, donors, and volunteers Hewie and Arlene talk about why and how they updated their trust to make a legacy gift. They discuss their long history with Mitrata and the good we do for our children in Nepal that ultimately led them to make this gift.