Project Updates
Innovative Surveillance and Control Strategy Training for Vector-borne Diseases in Bhutan
People around the world are susceptible to bacteria and viruses transmitted by ticks, fleas,…
The Bhutan Emergency Aeromedical Retrieval (BEAR) Team Needs Your Help!
The story of Bhutan Emergency Aeromedical Retrieval (BEAR) begins in the fall of 2016. A…
Read to Light Bhutan: Enabling the visually impaired to have access to educational books
Under the wise and benevolent leadership of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme…
Field Notes from Our Youngest Team Member, Mr. Tenzing N. Dorji
Surely to be one of the highlights of my year, this May, following the successes…
Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities
If we are to further strengthen our support for individuals with disabilities in Bhutan,…
Fifty Species of Medical Seedlings Collected and Planted
Fifty species of medical seedlings have been collected from Lingzhi. The staff members from…
New Partnerships in Public Health in Bhutan!
This month, we are excited to share that the University of California San Francisco…
Support for nationwide drugs & alcohol awareness and prevention campaign
Today, under the wise leadership of Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, co-chair of…
Field Notes from Bhutan’s Tiger Biologist at UWICE, Mr. Tshering Tempa
Warm greetings from Bhutan! It’s been two months since I returned to Bhutan from…
International Conference on Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development and Design
From April 3 till 5, 2017, the College of Science and Technology (CST) under…
Nomad Health Camp expands to Merak and Sakteng, Trashigang
In May this year, a team from the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary and medical professionals…
A Two-Day Visioning Exercise is Conducted in Thimphu for the Future Museum
Exciting plans are evolving as the Bhutan Foundation and the Division for Conservation of…
Fresh Vegetables in Highland Communities
Last year, through our small grants program, we supported an initiative to install a…
February Newsletter: Project Updates and Our Partner Spotlight
On February 5, His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck turned one year old.…
Transitioning to Adult Life: Work, Play, Live, and Love
The Ministry of Education and UNICEF organized a week-long training for special education teachers…
Research Grants Awarded for Public Health
As part of our continued support to build the capacity of health professionals in…
A Two-Year Project Agreement with the Faculty of Traditional Medicine
The Bhutan Foundation is pleased sign a two-year project agreement with the Faculty of…
Field Notes from our Program Director in Thimphu, Mr. Tashi Tshering Dukpa
Warm greetings and happy new year from Bhutan! It has barely been three months…
BLACK FRIDAY. CYBER MONDAY. GIVING TUESDAY. November 29, 2016
Help us train our Bhutanese teachers by providing resources and tools to help children…
Texas Premiere of Power of the River: Expedition to the Heart of Water in Bhutan
On November 11, 2016, the Bhutan Foundation in partnership with the Lonestar Film Festival…
Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck Grants Audience to HEROES Students
Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, the co-chair of the Bhutan Foundation, granted an…



