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.
Dr. Christine Schutz Arrives in Kathmandu
Mitrata’s Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Christine Schutz has landed in Nepal! Here’s a recap of what she has been up to this week as she prepares for the rest of the team to arrive.
Follow Our Team in Nepal!
Our fall Sponsor Trip to Nepal begins on Friday, September 28, 2023! This year, our team is a diverse group of Mitrata staff, board members, child sponsors, and two members of our Young Professionals Board! A few individuals have traveled to Nepal in the past, but for many, it will be their very first time! We hope you will take the time to follow our journey.
What does it mean to be a Contact Center Sponsor?
Sponsoring the Contact Center looks different than our child sponsorship program. Most notably, it is a flexible sponsorship option, while still enabling the sponsor to make a difference in the lives of children halfway around the world.
Why Miles for Mitrata Kids?
Outside of Contact Center sponsorships, Miles for Mitrata Kids fully funds the Contact Center! We have currently raised 69% our fundraising goal, but only have 56% of our goal participants. We would be unable to operate the Contact Center without our dedicated Contact Center sponsors, and the participants and donors of Miles for Mitrata Kids. Would you consider being a participant or donor?
Trips Created to Encourage Discovery, Exploration, & Adventure
Thanks to YOUR generosity during the Fund-A-Need Auction at Trivia Night 2023, three groups of our children were able to attend Discovery Field Trips that were filled with sightseeing, learning, and hiking!
A Fulfilling Request
“We currently have a higher than typical number of new children entering the program and needing support. If you have ever considered becoming a sponsor, now is a great time to learn more about sponsorship!” A message on sponsorship from Danny Williger, the Chair of Mitrata’s Sponsorship Committee.
Miles for Mitrata Kids 2023 Progress Update
We have officially completed the first month of Miles for Mitrata Kids (M4MK) 2023! This year, our goal is for at least 50 participants to raise $30,000 for our Contact Center. So far, we have reached nearly half our goal participants, and we are well on our way to raising our goal amount of funds!
2022 Annual Report
Every year, we make sure to take the time to look back on the challenges and successes of the year before through our Annual Report. Through the 2022 Annual Report, we hope you will see just how much Mitrata has grown and achieved over the last 20 years, and how we are continually working to move forward with our strategic plan and help more children in Nepal.
Miles “FOUR” Mitrata Kids 2023
For the fourth year, one of our most popular events, Miles for Mitrata Kids (M4MK) is back for 2023. Once again, we invite you and your entire family to participate as an individual or a team and join us in supporting the health and well-being of children in Nepal. All proceeds will benefit the Contact Center, and everyone who participates will receive a FREE t-shirt!
A wonderful time was had by all at Trivia Night 2023!
Trivia Night 2023 took place on Saturday, April 15th and was an absolute blast! A total of 35 teams competed in eight rounds of fun, fast-paced trivia. Trivia Night also featured a Fund-A-Need auction to purchase clean water for our Contact Center, a Discovery Field Trip for the older students, and a trip to the Fun Park including pizza and ice cream! Through Trivia Night, the bazaar, 50/50 raffle, and the Fund-A-Need auction, we were able to raise over $28,000 for our three goals!