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Launch of the Second Inclusive ECCD Workshop in Thimphu
Bhutan Foundation
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June 21, 2023
Early Childcare and Development Centers (ECCDs) act as the initial stepping stone in a child’s educational journey, bridging the gap between home life and their first social experiences. ECCDs function as inclusive environments, enabling children...
Bhutan Foundation, USAID, and BAOWE Partner to Donate New Electric Dehydrator to Farming Group in Tashi Yangtse
Bhutan Foundation
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May 5, 2022
Due to heavy rain and humidity, districts like Trashi Yangtse face unfavorable weather to dry their chilies. The Bomdiling Urka Group, based in Trashi Yangtse in Eastern Bhutan, is now equipped with a new electric dehydrator and will no longer...
Coming Together for Inclusive Education
Bhutan Foundation
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May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023 Deputy Chief Pema Chhogyel of the Ministry of Education and Skills Development closed an orientation in Thimphu on a somber, yet hopeful note. A visually impaired man himself, Pema spoke at length about the challenges and...
Nomad Health Camps Aid Bhutan’s Remote Highlanders
Bhutan Foundation
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May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 The remote highland region above the Bumthang valley in the heart of Bhutan is home to one of the country’s few remaining nomadic communities. These highlanders rely on yaks for their livelihood and traverse the mountains in search of...
Inviting Expression of Interest for Bhutanese Sign Language Mobile App Development
Bhutan Foundation
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March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023 Summary: a. Job: Development of Bhutanese Sign Language mobile application b. Required documents: Detailed quote of rates for the service Past work experience Valid trade license Tax clearance certificate Any other related documents...
SEN Screening and Adaptation Tools Handed Over to Education and Skills Development Ministry
Bhutan Foundation
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March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023 To commemorate World Down Syndrome Day, the Foundation handed over 17 Brigance test sets, 19 Pre-referral Intervention Manuals (PRIM), and 20 record books to the Department of School Education under the Ministry of Education and...
Sri Lankan Squads Set Their Sights on 2025 PUBG MOBILE National Championship South Asia Fall
EIN Presswire
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June 12, 2025
SRI LANKA, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sri Lanka gears up once again as registrations open for the 2025 PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) South Asia Wildcard Fall. As part of the Wildcard region alongside Bhutan, Sri Lankan squads...
Insights from a Four-day Orientation on Inclusive Early Child Care Development (ECCD) in Thimphu
Bhutan Foundation
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February 21, 2023
As the first form of institution for children, Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers need to be tailored to accommodate diverse needs, rather than conforming to outdated, one-size-fits-all practices. This was a key takeaway from the...
Bhutan Foundation Donates a Minibus to Bhutan Tiger Center
Bhutan Foundation
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December 10, 2021
December 10, 2021 Yesterday, the Bhutan Foundation donated a 10-seater Toyota minibus to our partners at the Bhutan Tiger Center (BTC). This bus will provide a safe, comfortable, and convenient journey for the children of families working at the...
Four-day Orientation on Inclusive Early Child Care Development (ECCD) Begins in Thimphu
Bhutan Foundation
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February 17, 2023
Yesterday marked the start of a four-day orientation for facilitators from government and private ECCDs across the nation, led by experts from Perkins International, US. The orientation is focused on Inclusive Early Child Care and Development...
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow invites Applications for blended MBA Tailored to Mid-Career Professionals
EIN Presswire
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July 23, 2025
Last date to apply is 18th August 2025 LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has launched a new blended Master of Business Administration (bMBA) program, designed specifically...
Bhutan Foundation Supports Funduscopy Training For a Doctor
Bhutan Foundation
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December 7, 2021
December 7, 2021 Last week, we supported Dr. Pema Wangchuk, from Wangdicholing Hospital in Bumthang, in funduscopy training at the Gyalyum Kesang Choeden Wangchuck National Eye Hospital in Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital. The...
Bhutanese Stroke Survivors Find Support in a New CSO
Bhutan Foundation
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October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021 Dawa Tshering was like any other Bhutanese citizen, working hard and taking care of his family until his 32-year-old wife Rinchen suffered a stroke in 2019. They were at home when his wife complained of a headache and started...
The Dungkarcholing Women’s Group Hopes to Expand Their Vegetable Market
Bhutan Foundation
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January 23, 2023
A group of five inspiring women in Dewathang, Samdrup Jongkhar, has been leading by example. In 2020, when Bhutan went into lockdown, the Dungkhar Choling Women’s Group responded by supplying over 4,000 kilograms of fruits, vegetables, and cereals...
New Super FabLab to Expand STEM in Bhutan
Bhutan Foundation
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December 13, 2022
December 13, 2022 By Namgyel Dema The Crown Prince of Bhutan, His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, had his first official royal duty on June 4th of this year when he inaugurated Bhutan’s Super FabLab. The FabLab is a collaborative...
Women-Led Dairy Group of Sunkiri Village in Haa More Confident To Market Their Products
Bhutan Foundation
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September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021 The Bhutan Foundation and BAOWE supported the women group to buy deep freezers and coolers in May The biggest challenge faced by the dairy farmers of Sunkiri village in Haa has been their inability to market their butter and...
New Projects and Partnerships Enhance Special Education Program
Bhutan Foundation
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November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 By Sonam Yangden Tobgyel With an aim to enhance the lives of children with disabilities and their loved ones, the Special Education Program (SPED) is one of the Bhutan Foundation’s longest and most successful projects. The...
Bhutan Foundation Supports Rainwater Harvesting System in Chubjekha Village in Paro
Bhutan Foundation
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September 3, 2021
September 3, 2021 More than 30 acres of land are left fallow due to water scarcity. As part of our Small Grants program, our team is supporting an enterprising women’s group in Chubjekha village in Paro to install a roof rainwater harvesting...
National Disability Conference 2022 Kicked Off Today in Thimphu
Bhutan Foundation
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December 2, 2022
The National Disability Conference kicked off today in Thimphu with exciting sessions covering a wide range of topics. The day began with a panel discussion titled “Building Independence Through Assistive Technology,” during which there was a...
CodeMonkey's award-winning coding platform was chosen by the King of Bhutan for its schools across the country
Benzinga
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November 24, 2022
'His Majesty the King' has chosen to bring computer science into Bhutan's classrooms with the fun and visually exciting game-like courses that CodeMonkey offers. PALO ALTO Calif., Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bhutan is known for some of the...