Project Updates

Engaging Communities to Conserve Snow Leopards

Bhutan, known for its pristine forests and biodiversity, is home to the elusive snow…

A Special Preview of Wangduechhoeling Palace

On Thurday, May 18th, the Wangduechhoeling Palace opened its doors to a special preview…

Nomad Health Camps Aid Bhutan’s Remote Highlanders

The remote highland region above the Bumthang valley in the heart of Bhutan is…

Coming Together for Inclusive Education

Deputy Chief Pema Chhogyel of the Ministry of Education and Skills Development closed an…

Project Citizen Takes Inclusive Planning to Rural Bhutan

In Paro, a group of young people from Shaba High School have come together…

Reviving Ancient Stories and Crafts at Wangduechhoeling

THE WANGDUECHHOELING PALACE WAS ONCE a vibrant home to Bhutan’s first Kings and Queens.…

Bringing Light to Lunana

Imagine living in a community that is so remote that it takes eight days…

Tendruk Central School in Samtse Initiates a Student-led Waste Management Initiative

Tendruk Central School in Samtse has taken an innovative step towards sustainability with the…

Inviting Expression of Interest for Bhutanese Sign Language Mobile App Development

Summary: a. Job: Development of Bhutanese Sign Language mobile application b. Required documents: c.…

Two-day Creative Photography Workshop for Civil Society Organizations Comes to a Close

Powerful photographs are essential for effective communication, marketing, and fundraising by small CSOs in…

SEN Screening and Adaptation Tools Handed Over to Education and Skills Development Ministry

To commemorate World Down Syndrome Day, the Foundation handed over 17 Brigance test sets,…

[Closed] We’re Hiring a Driver/Operations Assistant for Thimphu Office

The Bhutan Foundation announces a vacant post for a Driver/Operations Assistant to be stationed…

Bhutan Foundation Signs Grant Agreements with the Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative and Wangsel Institute for the Deaf

Today, the Foundation signed two grant agreements as part of the Small Grants Program…

Katsho Eco Camp in Haa Prepares to Open in April 2023

One of our 2022 Small Grants Program recipients, Katsho Eco Camp, is in full…

Insights from a Four-day Orientation on Inclusive Early Child Care Development (ECCD) in Thimphu

As the first form of institution for children, Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD)…

Four-day Orientation on Inclusive Early Child Care Development (ECCD) Begins in Thimphu

Yesterday marked the start of a four-day orientation for facilitators from government and private…

Field Notes From Bhutan

Food security was a primary issue for Bhutan when the pandemic began. In response…

The Dungkarcholing Women’s Group Hopes to Expand Their Vegetable Market

A group of five inspiring women in Dewathang, Samdrup Jongkhar, has been leading by…

The Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative Revives Mustard Cultivation in Dewathang

Mustard oil has long been a product with high potential for farmers in Dewathang,…

80 kW Decentralized Distributed Generation Solar PV System to Benefit 34 Households in Aja Ney

Aja Ney is one of the most remote villages in Sherimuhung Gewog under Mongar…

[Watch] A Light in Darkness: Documentary on 80 kW Solar PV System in Aja Ney

Here’s a snippet from the newly released documentary “A Light in Darkness”! This short…