Project Updates
Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuk Visits Palace Project Site
Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, Co-chair of the Bhutan Foundation, visited the Wangduechhoeling…
Introducing Gangzi the Snow Leopard
The fourth Jomolhari Mountain Festival, held October 24-25, 2016, was the stage for our…
Jomolhari Snow Leopard Program- International Snow Leopard Day 2016
The global snow leopard population stands estimated at around 5,000 individuals spread over 2…
Photojournalism for Multimedia Storytelling Workshop in Bumthang
The Bhutan Foundation in collaboration with the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy carried…
Support Nomad Health Camps in Bhutan
For many communities living in Bhutan’s rural areas, access to health care is limited…
On the Tiger Trail
This past month, three of us from the Bhutan Foundation–Bruce Bunting, Dawa Sherpa, and…
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation visits Restoration Site
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) made its second site visit at…
BCMD and Bhutan Foundation Support CSO Storytelling Trainings
The Bhutan Foundation in collaboration with the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy and…
Bhutan Foundation Celebrates the Birth of the Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck
On April 6, 2016, the Bhutan Foundation celebrated its Annual Board Dinner in Thimphu, Bhutan,…
Perkins International in Bhutan
In March 2016, the Bhutan Foundation was excited to welcome Perkins International to Bhutan…
Bhutan is Important for Global Tiger Survival
Much of the eastern United States is experiencing a scorching heat wave this week.…
Gid Disease Reduction Program Drops Yak Calf Mortality in Jomolhari
Since the implementation of the gid disease reduction program by the Livestock Officer and…
Teachers from 17 Schools Attend Bhutan Phenology Observation Workshop
From February 3rd-5th, 23 participants including focal teachers from 17 schools and representatives from…
Official Collaboration with the Royal Government of Bhutan
On August 21, 2015, the Bhutan Foundation officially signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding…
Authors, Reviewers, and Editors Convene for Bhutan’s First Health Journal
The first-ever medical journal in Bhutan, the Bhutan Health Journal (BHJ), was published and…
A Model for Fire Mitigation at Trashigang Dzong
Since the earthquake in 2009, major restoration work has been taking place at Trashigang…
Soe Community Members Trained in Livestock Management
A total of 28 members of the Soe community were trained in livestock management…
Celebrate International Snow Leopard Day with the School Among Snow Leopards
As people around the world celebrate International Snow Leopard Day today, the children from…
Bhutan’s Emergency Medical Response in Nepal
On April 25, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, creating a tragedy of immense…
Jomolhari Mountain Festival Hosts Health Screening Campaign
The third Jomolhari Mountain Festival was funded by the Tourism Council of Bhutan. We…
Bhutan’s Wild Cats: A Story of Hope
Bhutan is a small Himalayan country that covers only 0.03 percent of the world’s…
