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Author: Jasmeen Chandi

Author: Jasmeen Chandi

Moving towards #FeministRecovery this International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Jasmeen Chandi

Photo credit: Jeff Bellinger March 8 marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to empower and celebrate the achievements made by women. It is also a day to advocate and take action to end gender equality. IWD 2021 falls on

Posted in: Blog

Building back better: celebrating International Development Week

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by Jasmeen Chandi

Photo credit: Ontario Council for International Development’s Tapestry 2030 initiative, illustrated by Amanda Schutz.   February 7 – 13, 2021 marks the 31st International Development Week, a time where we highlight and reflect upon Canada’s commitment to sustainable development around

Posted in: Blog

Tshechus and holidays for resiliency: stories on Ap Gyeltshen and Pelri Pema Choling Monastery

Posted on December 14, 2020December 16, 2020 by Jasmeen Chandi

Above photo credit: Sonam Phuntsho. Holidays represent the cultural and spiritual fabric of Bhutan, bringing together a colourful array of family, friends, music, dance, and food. Public holidays, like National Day celebrated December 17, are observed throughout Bhutan, while tshechus,

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Bhutan’s gender-sensitive COVID-19 response: celebrating Gender Equality Week

Posted on September 25, 2020October 8, 2020 by Jasmeen Chandi

Gender Equality Week, this year September 20 – 26, 2020, was first legislated in Canada in 2018 as a result of the Gender Equality Week Act. This week aims to raise awareness on the important contributions women and gender diverse

Posted in: Blog

Bhutan’s Education in Emergency: reaching for equity in a time of crisis

Posted on May 21, 2020June 23, 2020 by Jasmeen Chandi

School closures due to COVID-19 brought unparalleled disruptions to the education sector. Globally over 1.5 billion youth could no longer physically go to school.1 As countries faced outbreaks, almost overnight classrooms closed to prevent rapid local transmissions amid concerns of

Posted in: Blog, New blog

Gross National Happiness in Schools | Educating for GNH in Bhutan

Posted on March 20, 2020March 23, 2020 by Jasmeen Chandi

This International Day of Happiness (March 20) falls amidst difficult times. Still each day we are reminded of feelings of warmth and happiness. We’re also reminded of Bhutan’s development approach: Gross National Happiness (GNH). Last fall, we filmed an interview

Posted in: Blog, Gross National Happiness

Event Celebrating International Development Week – Gender Equality Through Disruption

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Jasmeen Chandi

The 30th International Development Week is being celebrated this week, February 2-8, by the Government of Canada, civil society organizations and advocates through events held across Canada. Bhutan Canada Foundation joined in on the celebration by partnering with World Vision

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[VIDEO] Developing a nation through education: interview with Principal Sonam Chhogyel

Posted on December 20, 2019February 28, 2020 by Jasmeen Chandi

We had the opportunity to interview Principal Chhogyel from Haa to discuss education in Bhutan. We talked about the role education has had in shaping the nation and his outlook on the future. Watch the video to hear Principal Chhogyel’s

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From the field: experiences as a volunteer teacher in Bhutan

Posted on August 14, 2019November 14, 2019 by Jasmeen Chandi

Photo: Teachers Grace, Caterina, and Trish at Phobjikha Valley, taken by Grace Miranda.  For many teachers, volunteering in the Reading Program marks their first time visiting Bhutan. For some, it is also their first time teaching internationally. As experienced teachers,

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International Women’s Day 2019: CSOs for gender equality and women’s rights

Posted on March 8, 2019November 14, 2019 by Jasmeen Chandi

Photo credit: Andrea Williams March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of women and acknowledge the ongoing challenges to reach gender equality. The celebration of International Women’s Day also brings attention to the work of

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  • About
    • Vision, Mission, Values
    • History of Canada and Bhutan
    • Honorary Consul
    • Board & Staff
    • Financial Statements
    • Policies
    • Drukyul Ngytshuel – Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • Careers
  • Programs
    • Reading Program
    • Trans Bhutan Trail Project
    • Recover and Rebuild Initiative
    • Online Learning Platform Initiative
    • Gender in Curriculum
    • Partnership Building
    • Educational Advisement
    • Post-Secondary Faculty Opportunities
    • Speaker Series
    • Past Programs
      • Yale Young Global Scholars
      • Teach in Bhutan
      • Student Scholars
      • School Development Program
      • Bhutan Dental Mission
  • Travel
    • Snowman and Jomolhari Base Camp Trek
    • Cultural Tour
  • Blog and Think Piece
    • Blog
    • Think Piece
    • Trans Bhutan Trail Blog
  • Resource Hub
    • Resource Hub
    • Tapestry 2030 Multimedia Storytelling Initiative
    • Media
    • COVID-19 Notice
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Other Ways to Give