I've been involved with the Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children since 2006 when I started a fundraising climb of Mt. Rainier to benefit the people of Nepal, which is one of the countries my company operates tours and treks in. At the time, I wanted to donate to an organization where I could see the impact that my contributions were having. That goal was met as I have been able to visit Nepal many times over the years and watch the foundation and their local NGO partner become amazing, well-run organizations and see the children they have been supporting grow up, get a quality education, and become self-sufficient adults who in turn have had a positive impact on all of the people around them.
The organization's holistic approach to providing education and transparency in its operations continues to inspire me. I have become more deeply involved as a board member based in Seattle. I work closely with the other board members and staff in St. Louis. I am currently (2024) treasurer of the board, chairman of the Finance Committee, and Executive Committee member and am focused on helping the organization become sustainable far into the future.
I've been volunteering with MItrata for more than 6 years. Mitrata helps children in Nepal with education, housing, medical and other needs. I'm a CPA and have helped with tax and accounting work for Mitrata over the years. I can tell you that the organization is VERY lean - almost all monies raised go directly to help the children. Some of the children are now university-aged and Mitrata is evolving to continue to provide life-changing support for these kids. This is a great organization, full of dedicated and inspired volunteers.
I've been involved with Mitrata for many years now. I started by sponsoring a child in Nepal when she was in 5th grade and now she is completing high school. Three years ago I went to Nepal to meet Sushmita. No other charity I know of offers this type of personal connection to the child you sponsor. Mitrata was founded by Dr. Christine Schutz when on a visit to Kathmandu she met a young girl living on the streets in Nepal. Even though the charity has grown over the years to where we now help over 100 children, the focus on helping one child at a time hasn't changed. If you wan to make a difference in a child's life, in a country where desperate poverty is often the norm, then I don't think there is a better charity than Mitrata.
I have volunteered with Mitrata since the beginning of the organization. I know it to be a well run and honest organization dedicated to helping children in Nepal. The organization has helped over 100 children get an education in Nepal. It continues to grow and gets stronger every year.
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