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.
BSF Staff Videos: Leena
The first video in a 6 part series from BSF’s staff on what they are doing during the coronavirus, their wishes for others, how they are helping and keeping in touch with the children, and the situation in Nepal. Leena Satyal, Executive Director of BSF, shares her experiences in the video here.
How BSF is Adapting to COVID-19
BSF’s Executive Director Leena discusses how BSF is continuing to support the children we serve even during Nepal’s strict lockdown.
Thoughts from BSF’s Yogesh during this uncertain time
BSF Chairperson Yogesh shares what he is seeing on the ground in Nepal and how much the support from the US means to BSF. He talks about how they are staying in touch with children and their families and redoubling their efforts to give our children the support they need in this difficult time.
How Mitrata Supporters Are Making the Best of Quarantine
We are all coping with quarantine and social distancing measures in different ways. See how Mitrata supporters have been inspired to spend their time during this time!
Rick and Reva's Sponsor Story
Rick and Reva share their rewarding experience with sponsorship and Bibek shares his experience growing up with their support in this second sponsorship story.
Counseling Mitrata's Children
Bimala Joshi is a counselor with BSF and describes her wonderful experience working with our children.
Nepal's 5th Case of COVID-19
An update on the number of cases and situation in Nepal as the country struggles against its fragile infrastructure and healthcare system. While slow at first to react, the Nepal government has now put the country on a stringent lockdown in an effort to slow the virus’s spread.
Thumbnail image: disinfecting a temple in Kathmandu. Source: Skanda Gautam/THT
The COVID-19 Situation in Nepal
Jim Craig describes his experience in Nepal around the 2019 coronavirus disease and the extraordinary need in the country during this time.
Emergency Supply Kits for the Contact Center
During this troubling time, BSF staff in Nepal are hard at work making sure our Contact Center children and their families are prepared. They are some of the most at-risk population in Nepal, a country whose health and utility infrastructure makes outbreaks like this especially difficult to deal with.