Sustainable Development

Bhutan’s criteria for development are equal parts social and economic. A crucial element to this growth goal is to ensure that these services and opportunities are available to the most disadvantaged populations in society.

STEM Development

Setting a strong foundation for Bhutanese scientists requires facilitating international partnerships with global leaders in research, education, and innovation. Since 2020, the Bhutan Foundation is excited to announce new partnerships in development with the European Organization for Nuclear Research...

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Special Education

Education for all has been and continues to be a priority for Bhutan. Recognizing a gap in special education, the Bhutan Foundation works in collaboration with the Ministry of Education’s Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) and Special Education...

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Small Grants Program

The Small Grants Program is a unique, Thimphu-led program that supports a diverse range of programs with a shorter timeframe and smaller budget, for immediate and emerging needs.

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Public Health

One of Bhutan’s biggest challenges is how it will be able to sustain free health care and improve health care for its citizens. The Bhutan Foundation is helping the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) build...

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Food Security Program

Food security is a growing concern for Bhutan, especially in rural areas, where agriculture is the primary livelihood. The Bhutan Foundation, in collaboration with local NGOs and community-based organizations, is committed to strengthening Bhutan’s agricultural sector, ensuring that the...

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Emergency Medicine Services

Bhutan is seeing a significant rise in the number of vehicle-related and unintentional injuries, as well as increasing threats of natural disasters. But in a country with rugged and mountainous terrain, transport to the nearest health-care facility can take...

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