Project Updates
Lessons from Bhutan’s Response to COVID-19
As the situation around COVID-19 develops around the world, we’re seeing story after story…
American Tourist’s Partner Tests Positive After Fourth Test
Government will maintain the status quo on its preparedness plans and strategies The ‘extra’…
“The patient and our team became like a family”
The unsung heroes who treated the first Covid-19 patient shares their story In the evening…
First phase of Economic Stimulus Plan for the Hardest Hit: PM
Government to inject liquidity into banks The government is planning to roll out an…
All Travelers Entering Bhutan will be Quarantined
All travellers, including Bhutanese, coming to Bhutan will be quarantined in a designated quarantine…
Daughter of COVID-19 patient thanks Bhutan, PM, and the health staff
Prayers from Bhutanese kept family going, says daughter “The prayers, the people of Bhutan…
COVID-19: Bhutanese returning home from abroad poses bigger threat: PM
With the lone positive COVID-19 patient evacuated to the USA yesterday, Bhutanese travellers returning…
Bhutan’s Only COVID-19 Patient Flies Home
With the lone COVID-19 positive patient evacuated to his country, the USA yesterday, Bhutan,…
First Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Bhutan
Bhutan has confirmed the first case of Coronavirus this morning. The patient is a…
Panbang Students Join River Guides for Learning Activities
The Clean Panbang Club joins the River Guides of Panbang to study local biodiversity!…
Marangdut Farmers Attend a Training on Seed Preparation
A local farmers group in Marangdut attended a training with the Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative.…
Addressing Tiger Poaching with Compassion
Local communities, like the Dhongag Tenpailing Monastery in Norbugang, are helping to lead the…
Wangduechhoeling Palace Receives “Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Heritage Under Threat” Grant
Bhutan’s monarchy was born at Wangduechhoeling Palace which stands today as a landmark of…
BEAR Team Featured in Air Medical Journal
Since its inception in 2017, the BEAR team has treated more than 200 people…
Snow Leopard Conservation Education Games Developed for Highland Schools
Board Games, Books, and Puzzles promoting snow leopard conservation are delivered to schools in…
Happy Holidays!
You help make a difference! We’d like to offer all of you our sincere…
“Change Begins With Me” BCMD Hosts Youth Summit in Eastern Bhutan
“Change begins with me” is the theme of the day for the BCMD’s Youth…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today the first National Policy of Persons with Disabilities in Bhutan is launched. In…
SRI Project Visit in Marangdut
While it’s still a bit too early to know the exact results of the…
Nomad Health Camps Expand Services in the Highlands
It’s no secret that human and animal health are related to one another, and…
Field Notes: Witnessing Change in Special Education at Mongar MSS
Happy Thanksgiving! This past Thursday, while sitting around the table with family and friends,…
