Happy Rashmi Day!

I love traditions, rituals, especially when they allow us to take time to reflect on how lucky we are.

Thank you, Rashmi! We are so grateful for everything you do!

On 18^th September, with the help of our volunteer, Niki, we started a new tradition in Mitrataa – Rashmi Day! This was our opportunity to say thank you to Rashmi for everything she does for us. It’s difficult to explain Rashmi’s role in Mitrataa – basically, we would be lost without her, she is mother to us all!



Happy Rashmi Day, Rashmi!

Rashmi joined our team when we took over Bal Mandir 2 ½ years ago. She had been working with NCO for several years so knew all the kids and the ways of the home intimately. In October 2012, she was promoted to our Leadership Team. When we left Bal Mandir in April 2013, we asked Rashmi to help us open our new hostel for the kids who had been discharged from Bal Mandir into our care. We were extremely happy that she agreed and she has become our mother hen, responsible for the daily running of the hostel, for being a mother to the kids, for keeping us all in line. And always with a smile and a giggle. Rashmi Day is a celebration of everything Rashmi is to us all – a chance for her to be spoilt for the day while the kids did everything for her.

 

 

 

Rashmi, we are incredibly lucky to have you. On behalf of the kids and all members of the Mitrataa family, thank you for everything you do for us! We look forward to celebrating Rashmi Day next year too!

 

Nikita Simpson has spent a month with us, inspiring the kids with her teaching, workshops and energy along the way. Before arriving in Nepal, Niki raised over $9,000 to support Mitrataa too. We really enjoyed having her here and are honoured she is a part of the Mitrataa family. Thanks, Niki! Come back soon, we miss you already.

 
 


Niki taught the kids to tie-dye t-shirts