Democracy beyond election: Raising the voices of vulnerable Bhutanese There is an urgent need to improve the public social protection system in Bhutan to more effectively reduce inequalities and minimize
How did you first get involved with the Trans Bhutan Trail? I was initially working with the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) as a programme officer and was assigned as
Celebrating International Development Week: Go for the Goals This week marks Canada’s annual celebration of International Development Week (IDW). It is a week to reflect on and celebrate the contributions
As a young adult I read Madeleine L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle in Time” and just like it did then through my adolescent lens, the title of that story takes on a
Photo credit: Jeff Bellinger March 20 is the International Day of Happiness. It can be difficult to figure out how to respond to such a day given the global challenges
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
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
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
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
Kezang Wangmo has worked at Bhutan Canada Foundation since May 2018. Based in Thimphu, Kezang’s work is instrumental to helping BCF’s programming and initiatives come to life. Keep reading to
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
Karma Tshering joined Bhutan Canada Foundation when it first open its doors in 2009. He has an extensive career working in development in Bhutan, which to date spans over 30
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:
James George, 1918-2020 Bhutan lost one of its greatest friends, and Canada one of its most eminent diplomats, with the death this month of Ambassador Jim George at the age
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
Chris is a teacher who volunteered for the Reading Program at Tang Central School. Chris returned to Tang for the second time with her friend Barb to continue to support
Last month marked the first official meeting of the Trans Bhutan Trail Steering Committee. Representing a diverse group of stakeholders including government ministries, CSOs, and autonomous groups, the members include:
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
“Life has many twists and turns – similar to trails old and new” The earliest records of the traditional trail linking together what is now the Kingdom of Bhutan, dates
Bhutan has made notable strides in promoting an environment to improve gender equality. Yet significant gaps remain, particularly in women’s experience with governance and policy. In response, the Bhutan Canada
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, they get the
New Zealand made international news recently with its plan to introduce a “wellbeing budget.” Based on the notion that people’s wellbeing rests on much more than just economic growth, New Zealand’s new
March 20 is the International Day of Happiness. It is also the day that the annual World Happiness Report is released. The Report, edited by renowned academics John Helliwell, Richard Layard and Jeffrey
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
