Maiti Nepal organized a very special event to mark the inauguration of the new Maiti Nepal Child Protection and Women Rehabilitation Home - a special evening to say a very heartfelt "Thank You" to those who have, in their own way, supported Maiti Nepal through the years. Hon. Minister for Women, Children, and Social Welfare, Rajendra Kharel presented to these special friends of Maiti Nepal, Letters of Appreciation jointly signed by Rt. Hon. Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister, His Majesty’s Government of Nepal and Mrs. Anuradha Koirala, Chairperson Maiti Nepal:

Ms. Vilma Minkkin Brandt: In grateful recognition of her affectionate and whole hearted assistance and support to Maiti Nepal since its establishment in 1993, and specially for her continued support to further the education and development of Maiti Nepal's Children. Maiti Nepal Family wishes her every happiness and contentment in life.

 Ms. Briggette Nyvang Madsen: In grateful recognition of her affectionate and whole hearted assistance and support to Maiti Nepal since its establishment in 1993, and specially for her continued support to further the education and development of Maiti Nepal's Children. Maiti Nepal Family wishes her every happiness and contentment in life.

Mr. Gereon Wagener, and "Help For Maiti Nepal": In grateful recognition of his deep affectionate and whole hearted assistance, support, and sacrifices for the cause of Maiti Nepal since 1998, and specially for his dedication to make Maiti Nepal self-reliant by raising funds for the construction of the Maiti Nepal Child Protection and Women Rehabilitation Home, and for supporting Maiti Nepal's campaigns against trafficking of Nepali girls and women. Maiti Nepal Family wishes him every happiness and contentment in life.

Mr. Bal Krishna Acharya, and "Maiti Nepal (Mumbai)": In grateful recognition of their affectionate and whole hearted assistance and support to Maiti Nepal since 1999, and specially for their continued support in the efforts of Maiti Nepal to rescue and repatriate trafficked Nepali girls and women.

Mr. Hiromi Suzuki and "Laligurans Maiti Japan": In grateful recognition of their affectionate and whole hearted assistance and support to Maiti Nepal since 1997, and specially for their continued support to further the education and development of Maiti Nepal's Children, as well as for their for support for Maiti Nepal's campaigns against trafficking of Nepali girls and women.

Ms. Mama Rosa and "Manju Sakaha": In grateful recognition of their affectionate and whole hearted assistance and support to Maiti Nepal since 2000, and specially for their continued support to further the education and development of Maiti Nepal's Children, as well as for their for support for Maiti Nepal's campaigns against trafficking of Nepali girls and women.

Mr. Pedro Sanchez Guerra: In grateful recognition of his affectionate and whole hearted assistance and support to Maiti Nepal since 1997, and specially for his continued support for the care of trafficked survivors and for supporting Maiti Nepal's campaign against trafficking of Nepali girls and women. Maiti Nepal Family wishes him every happiness and contentment in life.

Ms. Roma Debabrata, President, and "Stop Trafficking Oppression and Prostitution of Children & Women": In grateful recognition of their affectionate and whole hearted assistance and support to Maiti Nepal since 1999, and specially for their continued support for the rescue and repatriation of trafficked Nepali girls and women.

Ms. Indrani Sinha, Chief Functionary, and "Sanlaap": In grateful recognition of their affectionate and whole hearted assistance and support to Maiti Nepal since 1997, and specially for their continued support for the rescue and repatriation of trafficked Nepali girls and women.

KIM SHIN and the Group, LA NEXUS JAPAN, performed a musical program in December 2001 at Maiti Nepal’s new Rehabilitation and Protection Centre for children, girls, and women.

Mr. Kim Shin's musical talents not only created a unique sense of peace of mind, but also reflected their deep affection for Maiti Nepal. His soothing music mesmerized adults and children alike who were transported to a world of fairytales and fantasy. Mr. Kim Shin’s compositions described silent nights with the twinkling stars, deep oceans with blue skies, and carried each individual to a world of peace and harmony.

Their presence not only entertained, but also gave a message of love and encouragement to the efforts of Maiti Nepal. The children of Maiti Nepal performed Nepali dances and sang Nepali songs, as a gesture of their appreciation, gratitude, and reciprocal feelings.