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.
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES
Leah Schulte, one of Mitrata’s first advisors reminisces on the many ways Nepal has changed in the 13 years since her last visit.
A Heart Connection
A message from Ed and Doreen Kozeny on what it is like to sponsor a child on the other side of the world, and how their sponsorship of Sanjiv from the age of eight through University graduation has impacted their life despite the distance.
An Amazing Journey
A message from Don and Cheryl Apperson on their sponsorship journey and being able to witness their sponsee of 21 years, Yanji, graduate from the Mitrata program.
A Dream Come True
A message from long-time child sponsor and board member Pam Hughes on her sponsee Puja’s graduation, and the hard work and the dedication it took for her to achieve this milestone.
Graduation 2023
This year, four students graduated from the Mitrata program and joined 52 former graduates in the role of Mitrata alumni. The 2023 Mitrata/BSF Graduation Ceremony was an entire day filled to the brim with pride in the success of our students!
Spending Time with the Programs
While at the Contact Center, the team enjoyed playing with the children, meeting new Contact Center staff, watching them perform many dances and songs, and sitting down to a delicious and nutritious lunch. After spending a busy morning at the Contact Center, the team left the children to their studies and went to visit the Vibhuti Vidhya Mandir School.
A First Meeting for Some, a Reunion for Others
After much anticipation, Mitrata’s Child Sponsors and their sponsored children are able to sit across from one another and fellowship though conversation and a meal. For some, this dinner is a first meeting, taking place after many years of letter writing back and forth. For others, it is the warmest of reunions. No matter the individual circumstances, it is a time of joy for all!
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.