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.
Spring Sale Going On NOW
Our spring sale has LAUNCHED! Visit mitrata.org/bazaar to all of our goods. We have limited supplies, so grab them while they’re still available! We are offering 25% off winter goods and unique gifts perfect for Mother’s Day!
Vacation Getaway Raffle to Help Our Kids in Nepal
We are fundraising for bedding, emergency kits, and Contact Center supplies this year both at Trivia Night and online at https://www.mitrata.org/trivia! Plus we will be raffling a stay at a beautiful vacation home live at Trivia Night!
An Update on the Political, Social, and Economic State of Nepal
Dr. Christine Schutz gives an update on lockdowns in Nepal, COVID cases, the political turmoil, and rising rates of child marriages. The situation is grim for many with only a small hope for vaccines and no aid from the government in sight.
How We Keep Busy During COVID
Between social distancing and winter weather, dealing with COVID restrictions can be a real challenge. Our staff, sponsors, and board wrote in to tell us how they are dealing with COVID-19 and social distancing, including new hobbies and fun! Write in to tell us how you are dealing, send us an email, or comment below!
Good News During Hard Times
Arlene, with loving advice from her husband Hewie, shares the couple’s experience of a miracle amidst the pandemic. And let’s face it, we could all use a little good news like this in our lives right now!
Struggles For Nepali Families and Kids
BSF Board Chairman, Yogesh Satyal, describes the struggles facing our families in Nepal, especially as more and more children return to in-person classes.
Trivia Night is BACK
We are excited for our second annual Virtual Trivia Night on Zoom on Saturday, March 20! Tickets, mulligans, Fund-a-Need auction donations, and event sponsorship are live NOW on our website at www.mitrata.org/trivia. We hope to see you there in March!
Sending Letters to Nepal
Your letters may look a little different this year, but communication, love, and support between sponsors and their sponsored child(ren) is more important now than ever. The best give sponsors can give their sponsored children right now are words of encouragement and support.
Goals for the New Year
Our Board President, Jim Craig, outlines his wishes for the new year. Mitrata is well-positioned to continue its progress on our five-year strategic plan, and we have a clear goals for the year in order to better support our children.