March 8, 2022 Almost 50 percent of the children have been vaccinated by the second day of the mass pediatric vaccination campaign for children between the ages of five-11 yesterday. A total of 23,193 children in the country were vaccinated yesterday taking …
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February 23, 2022 … His Majesty steers Bhutan out of danger as the world reels in Covid-19 Kuensel reporters His Majesty having packed lunch at a security outpost during one of the inspection visits along the border in Tempaling, between Phuentsholing …
February 23, 2022 The deadline to apply is this Friday, February 25th so click the link below and apply today! This Friday, February 25th, applications are due to apply for the 2022 Summer NASA’s DEVELOP program. This paid internship brings together …
February 22, 2022 Join Us LIVE Thursday, Feb 24th at 9 AM ET | 8 PM Thimphu to Hear from the BEAR Team Bhutan’s medical services teams have been hard at work keeping their communities safe through the changes and restrictions of the pandemic. In this month …
A hearty congratulations to the Gakhil Sang Group of Shingkhar in Bumthang for selling their first batch of Sang (incense) products! The people of Shingkhar have been harvesting local high-altitude herbs for Sang by hand for their personal consumption for …
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 …
