Project Updates

Bhutan Foundation Small Grants Program 2026–2027 | Call for Proposals

Bhutan Foundation Small Grants Program 2026–2027 | Call for Proposals

Are you a part of Civil Society Organization or Community-based Organization in Bhutan with…

Conserving Bhutan’s ‘Bitter Gold’: Micropropagation Research on Swertia chirayita

Conserving Bhutan’s ‘Bitter Gold’: Micropropagation Research on Swertia chirayita

The temperate forests of the Himalayas are known to harbor unique assemblages of flora and…

From the Field: Strengthening Musk Deer Conservation through Innovative Research

From the Field: Strengthening Musk Deer Conservation through Innovative Research

The fragile montane ecosystems of the Himalaya are home to unique assemblages of threatened…

Thank You and Happy Holidays!

Thank You and Happy Holidays!

As we come to the close of the year, we extend our heartfelt thanks…

His Majesty Confers the National Order of Merit (Gold) to the Hoch and Goelet Families

His Majesty Confers the National Order of Merit (Gold) to the Hoch and Goelet Families

As Bhutan joyfully celebrated its 118th National Day, the Bhutan Foundation was deeply honored…

Strengthening Bhutan’s Sowa Rigpa Tradition

Strengthening Bhutan’s Sowa Rigpa Tradition

As part of its continued support to Bhutan’s Traditional Medicine Services, the Bhutan Foundation…

National Disability Conference 2025: Advancing Inclusive Policies and Systems

National Disability Conference 2025: Advancing Inclusive Policies and Systems

The National Disability Conference 2025 was convened in Paro on 3 December, aligning with…

Bhutan’s First Disability-Made Product Outlet, Dra=Nyam, Launched in Paro

Bhutan’s First Disability-Made Product Outlet, Dra=Nyam, Launched in Paro

Coinciding with the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December 2025, the…

Advancing Traditional Medicine for National Wellbeing

Advancing Traditional Medicine for National Wellbeing

Inauguration of the National Center for Traditional Medicine Services, Launch of the National Traditional…

Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck Inaugurates Restored Thimphu Basketball Center

Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck Inaugurates Restored Thimphu Basketball Center

The Basketball Federation of Bhutan, in partnership with the Bhutan Foundation, inaugurated the restored…

Power Tillers Distributed to Boost Agricultural Productivity in Zhemgang

Power Tillers Distributed to Boost Agricultural Productivity in Zhemgang

Smallholder farmers play a vital role in ensuring local food security. However, challenges such…

Field Notes: Message from the Mountains

Field Notes: Message from the Mountains

At the foot of Jomolhari, the sacred “Mountain of the Goddess Jomo,” I once…

Project Mikhung 2.0: Empowering Local Leaders and Communities through GNH-Based Participatory Planning

Project Mikhung 2.0: Empowering Local Leaders and Communities through GNH-Based Participatory Planning

Tsirang District recently hosted a series of workshops under Project Mikhung 2.0, an initiative…

The 11th Jomolhari Mountain Festival Celebrates Culture and Conservation

The 11th Jomolhari Mountain Festival Celebrates Culture and Conservation

Amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Dangochang, at the base of the majestic Jomolhari, communities…

Sacred Knowledge, Modern Tools: Safeguarding Bhutan’s Sacred Antiquities

Sacred Knowledge, Modern Tools: Safeguarding Bhutan’s Sacred Antiquities

Monks in Bhutan are the custodians of many sacred artifacts of profound national significance…

Innovate AT: Empowering Inclusive Innovation in Bhutan

Innovate AT: Empowering Inclusive Innovation in Bhutan

Locally Designed Assistive Devices Handed Over to Schools to Support Inclusive Learning Assistive Technology…

Living with the Snow Leopard: Supporting Highland Communities and Protecting Bhutan’s Alpine Biodiversity

Living with the Snow Leopard: Supporting Highland Communities and Protecting Bhutan’s Alpine Biodiversity

In the remote northern alpine ecosystems of Bhutan, the highland communities of Soe and…

Bruce Bunting Scholarship Recipients

Bruce Bunting Scholarship Recipients

The Bruce Bunting Scholarship, established in 2020, supports Bhutanese professionals from both government and…

Small Grants Program Grant Signing, 2025

Small Grants Program Grant Signing, 2025

We’ve officially signed the Grant Agreements for our Small Grants Program 2025!  The Bhutan…

Scam Alert!

Scam Alert!

🚨 Scam Alert! 🚨 False information is being circulated claiming student scholarship support in…

2025 SGP Selected Projects

2025 SGP Selected Projects

We’re excited to announce the selected proposals for the Small Grants Program 2025–2026! From…

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