During this lockdown, 25 urban farmers in Samdrup Jongkhar were able to enjoy fresh vegetables from their backyard gardens and reduce the stress on the food system. In addition, over the last 20 days, the urban farmers sold 520 kgs of assorted …
February 10, 2022 We’re happy to announce that NASA DEVELOP will be hosting an informational session for a paid internship opportunity offered through NASA’s DEVELOP program. Over the coming summer session, the chosen team of Bhutanese students will …
For the past few months, six enthusiastic members from PK Organic Farm have been busy harvesting and supplying varieties of vegetables from their farm. But, like many other farmers in Bhutan, PK’s farm is also affected by wildlife, drought, excessive …
Due to the pandemic and strict COVID-19 related protocols, visiting hospitals has become challenging for parents who need to avail physiotherapy and other health-related services for their children with special needs. Similarly, home visits by social …
February 2, 2022 Press Release from the U.S Embassy, New Delhi, February 1, 2022: The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded six research grants worth a total of $500,000 U.S. dollars (Nu 37 M …
• Ensure all donors are properly receipted for their contributions including donations made in honor or memory of others, as well as in-kind donations. • Make sure all donations are deposited into the Bhutan Foundation bank accounts in an appropriate and …
February 1, 2022 Following the launch of a million-tree initiative in April 2021 in Thimphu, the Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) established the sub-tropical nursery to produce saplings for high-value fruit and timber trees species in Gelephu. The nursery …
January 7, 2022 To start off 2022, we would like to introduce five new Bhutan Foundation Advisory Council members. The Advisory Council is a group of internationally distinguished leaders, professionals, and experts on issues ranging from climate change to …
December 21, 2021 We Hope You Enjoy This Video Thank you and a very warm and happy holidays to all of our supporters! This video is a quick highlight of some of the amazing work you’ve helped support this 2021. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to …
December 10, 2021 Yesterday, the Bhutan Foundation donated a 10-seater Toyota minibus to our partners at the Bhutan Tiger Center (BTC). This bus will provide a safe, comfortable, and convenient journey for the children of families working at the BTC from …
December 7, 2021 Last week, we supported Dr. Pema Wangchuk, from Wangdicholing Hospital in Bumthang, in funduscopy training at the Gyalyum Kesang Choeden Wangchuck National Eye Hospital in Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital. The burden of non …
December 3, 2021 Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! We just ended our 18-month long multi-media program in partnership with Perkins International and AIMS media for our trainees with disabilities. Parents and their children were excited …
November 30, 2021 It’s GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday is finally here! Thanks to all of your support, we’ve already raised the funds for two satellite phones and two sleeping bags for emergencies or disasters that the BEAR medical teams often face in the …
November 19, 2021 After Bhutan closed its borders to the international community in March 2020, thousands of Bhutanese lost their jobs, including approximately 50,000 employees working in tourism and hospitality-driven services. For Ms. Pema Lhamo, however …
November 17, 2021 Managed directly by the Thimphu Office, the Small Grants Program supports projects that complement and consolidate the Foundation’s broad program goals to uplift the four pillars of Gross National Happiness. The program offers immediate …
Affinity Group Publishing Continues Building Up Its Global Publication Network. Portfolio of News Publications Numbers 2,173 WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, November 10, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Affinity Group Publishing, a division of Newsmatics is …
November 9, 2021 Sibjam connects over 1,500 farmers with more than 200 types of organic and local farm produce. To address the demands of consumers and solve the problems of farmers selling farm produce – Azha Pasa has launched ‘Sibjam’ today at the Druk …
These new publications are a proving ground for a range of pioneering publishing models WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, November 4, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Newsmatics is announcing today that it has launched 1,300+ news publications within a new …
November 4, 2021 A total of 107 highlanders, from ages 4 to 74, attended the health camp. Amazing news from Wangdicholing Hospital in Bumthang! Recently, a team of nine health workers walked across six communities providing essential healthcare services to …
October 29, 2021 Dawa Tshering was like any other Bhutanese citizen, working hard and taking care of his family until his 32-year-old wife Rinchen suffered a stroke in 2019. They were at home when his wife complained of a headache and started throwing up. …
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