July 27, 2023 As we commemorate International Tiger Day, we are thrilled to share some hopeful news from the heart of Bhutan. The Bhutan National Tiger Survey Report, just released, has uncovered a significant surge in the country’s tiger population – a …
July 13, 2023 Children with disabilities shouldn’t be treated as special, nor should they be ignored. They require accommodations and adaptations to ensure they have equal opportunities in education. The Bhutan Foundation, alongside our Bhutanese partners, …
In May 2023, following the Wangduechhoeling Palace special preview event in Bumthang, members of our Board and Advisory Council met with partners in Trongsa and Panbang who are implementing projects in food security, social enterprise, and tiger …
July 3, 2023 Congratulations, Mr. Bikash Rai and Ms. Tashi Dema, for successfully graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Agriculture from the College of Natural Resources! Mr. Rai and Ms. Dema were awarded the Bruce Bunting …
Early Childcare and Development Centers (ECCDs) act as the initial stepping stone in a child’s educational journey, bridging the gap between home life and their first social experiences. ECCDs function as inclusive environments, enabling children from …
June 15, 2023 Post title: Senior Communications Officer Number of slots: 1 (one) Job station: Thimphu, Bhutan Employment Term: On contract for three years (renewable based on performance) Minimum qualification required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mass …
June 16, 2023 Bhutan is predominantly an agricultural society, with the majority of its population relying on farming for their livelihood. Most of the country’s agricultural land is owned by smallholder farmers, who practice subsistence farming. These …
June 9, 2023 Bhutan, known for its pristine forests and biodiversity, is home to the elusive snow leopard, a flagship species in the country’s highlands that plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the region. However, the snow …
On Thurday, May 18th, the Wangduechhoeling Palace opened its doors to a special preview for board members of the Bhutan Foundation and their guests. As they toured the grounds, they were able to witness the restorative efforts made to the palace’s physical …
May 12, 2023 The remote highland region above the Bumthang valley in the heart of Bhutan is home to one of the country’s few remaining nomadic communities. These highlanders rely on yaks for their livelihood and traverse the mountains in search of grazing …
May 8, 2023 Deputy Chief Pema Chhogyel of the Ministry of Education and Skills Development closed an orientation in Thimphu on a somber, yet hopeful note. A visually impaired man himself, Pema spoke at length about the challenges and discriminations he has …
May 5, 2023 In Paro, a group of young people from Shaba High School have come together to clean a drinking water source in Kisa village. And in the southeastern part of Bhutan, in Samdrup Jongkhar, students from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College have …
May 3, 2023 THE WANGDUECHHOELING PALACE WAS ONCE a vibrant home to Bhutan’s first Kings and Queens. Located in the Bumthang Valley, Bhutan’s spiritual heartland and geographic center, it centered a network of caravan routes that criss-crossed the country …
April 20, 2023 Imagine living in a community that is so remote that it takes eight days to reach the nearest road. For the people of Lunana in Bhutan, this is their reality. They are the last remaining communities without access to electricity in the …
Tendruk Central School in Samtse has taken an innovative step towards sustainability with the implementation of its student-led waste management project. In addition to constructing a new waste segregation facility, the school has acquired the necessary …
March 28, 2023 Summary: a. Job: Development of Bhutanese Sign Language mobile application b. Required documents: Detailed quote of rates for the service Past work experience Valid trade license Tax clearance certificate Any other related documents c. Last …
Mr. Karma Jamtsho, a Communications Officer at the Loden Foundation, was determined to participate in the free photography workshop organized by the Bhutan Foundation. As the event date approached, however, Karma was on a project documentation trip to the …
March 21, 2023 To commemorate World Down Syndrome Day, the Foundation handed over 17 Brigance test sets, 19 Pre-referral Intervention Manuals (PRIM), and 20 record books to the Department of School Education under the Ministry of Education and Skills …
March 14, 2023 The Bhutan Foundation announces a vacant post for a Driver/Operations Assistant to be stationed in Thimphu Office. Under the supervision of the Director, s/he is responsible for driving the office vehicle and supporting in daily operations …
March 6, 2023 Today, the Foundation signed two grant agreements as part of the Small Grants Program with The Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative (SJI) and the Wangsel Institute for the Deaf. The Foundation will provide financial support to SJI to help expand their …
