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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,

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

Staff Spotlight: Kezang Wangmo, Program Manager

Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Kezang Wangmo

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 learn more about Kezang! Can you describe what you

LGBTQIA+ in Bhutan

Posted on June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Kuenzang Palmo and rcdorji

As part of global Pride Month, BCF is providing space through our blog for the voices of Bhutanese LGBTQIA+ youth. Bhutan has recently made notable strides on the policy front but as the personal reflections below indicate, there remains much

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

Staff spotlight: Karma Tshering, Field Director

Posted on April 13, 2020April 9, 2020 by Karma Tshering1 Comment

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 years. Keep reading this staff spotlight to learn more about

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

Remembering Ambassador James George, 1918-2020

Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 by Lucie Edwards

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 of 101. Jim George was a legendary figure in the

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

Official opening of the Special Education Needs Unit: Story from a BCF teacher

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 by Chris Godman

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 learning outcomes for youth. Both Chris and Barb organized the