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Mithra hosts Dr Ram Mohan Ph.D

By FOM de.co AdminApril 18, 2023Comments Disabled

Recently Mithra were thrilled to host Dr Ram Mohan Ph.D, Publisher and Editor of the India News and Indian News Queensland. Dr Mohan visited with members of his family and were interested in seeing the progress that some of the students had made since...

A day at the beach for Mithra

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A day at the beach for Mithra

By FOM de.co AdminApril 18, 2023Comments Disabled

The Sisters at Mithra took the students and staff for an outing to Marina Beach in Chennai. For some it was the first time they had seen the ocean and touched the sand. It was a great day filled with treats and lots of laughter. The Sisters and staff...

Opening of new girls dormitory

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Opening of new girls dormitory

By FOM de.co AdminDecember 08, 2021Comments Disabled

It is wonderful news to finally see the new girls dormitory opened and receiving students. The building was blessed and opened in early November and is now home to all the permanent female students and their carers. The blessing and opening was timely...

Remembering Mark Krasenstein

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Remembering Mark Krasenstein

By FOM de.co AdminDecember 08, 2021Comments Disabled

As the year draws to a close there are many to thank for all that has been accomplished at Mithra, but none more so than Mark Krasenstein. We fondly remember Mark who passed away at the end of July after a short battle with cancer. Mark was continually...

MITHRA celebrates Onam 2021

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MITHRA celebrates Onam 2021

By FOM de.co AdminAugust 23, 2021Comments Disabled

Onam is an annual harvest as well as trade festival celebrated in the Indian State of Kerala. A major annual event for Keralites, it is the official festival of the state. On the first day of Onam, people commence the celebrations by decorating their...

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COVID enters MITHRA

By FOM de.co AdminMay 21, 2021Comments Disabled

Friends of Mithra would like to update you on the situation in Mithra regarding the Covid pandemic that has spread rapidly in India. This week we were informed that there were 18 positive cases detected within Mithra. Two of the three Sisters are...

Thank you for your kindness

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Thank you for your kindness

By Friends of MithraApril 09, 2020Comments Disabled

Today India is still in lockdown with the busy streets empty, shops closed and a nation interacting via the Internet. Today at Mithra there are still 28 Children in care as a number have returned to their homes for the lockdown. There are also about...

Mithra self-isolates

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Mithra self-isolates

By FOM de.co AdminMarch 24, 2020Comments Disabled

On Sunday Indian Prime Minister Modi asked India’s 1.3 billion people to stay home and collectively cheer for front-line healthcare workers at 5pm local time. Shortly before 5pm, the cacophony in capital New Delhi began as people on balconies and...

Ingrid’s Afternoon Tea Fundraiser

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Ingrid’s Afternoon Tea Fundraiser

By FOM de.co AdminNovember 12, 2019Comments Disabled

It was a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon when we gathered at Ingrid and Andy’s apartment in Brisbane. This was the second time they had opened their place and welcomed about 100 friends and family to raise money for Mithra. While enjoying champagne...

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Support Friends of Mithra Charity Raffle

By Friends of MithraOctober 04, 2019Comments Disabled

Play For Purpose is the ultimate not-for-profit raffle! The latest draw in the Play for Purpose raffle closes 16 October. Don’t miss your chance to get a ticket or gift a ticket and support Friends of Mithra. Every ticket gives you the chance...