Loden Foundation

Loden Foundation is a registered Civil Society Organisation (CSO) in Bhutan under the Civil Society Organizations Authority (CSOA) established to foster a happy and enlightened society through promotion of education, social entrepreneurship and Bhutan’s culture and traditions.

Its main programmes include the Loden Education Initiatives, Loden Entrepreneurship Programme (LEP) and Loden Cultural Programme. The foundation also organises educational events to raise awareness on education and social entrepreneurship.

Fostering an enlightened and happy society through promotion of education, social entrepreneurship and Bhutan’s culture and tradition

Loden Cultural Programme

Preserving and promoting Bhutan's cultural heritage through the documentation and study of Bhutan’s written and oral traditions

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Loden Education Initiatives

Supporting disadvantaged school children and deserving youths by ensuring that cost is never an obstacle for their education

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Loden Entrepreneurship Programme (LEP)

Promoting and encouraging entrepreneurship, while maintaining social and ethical responsibilities

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202

children from low-income families sponsored since 1999

260

entrepreneurs supported across Bhutan

5600

aspiring entrepreneurs trained since 2008

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cultural projects initiated since 2013

Inspiring Stories

Journey of a Loden Scholar

Chencho Dorji, Assistant Customs Officer

The White Coat Dream

Kinley Wangmo, MBBS Student

Druk Adding Masala Unit (DAMU)

Narath Koirala, Druk Adding Masala Unit (DAMU)

Sampa Lhendup bakery

Sherab Tenzin

Jomolhari Cafe

Sonam Rinchen

Traditional Dry Cheese

Sangay Penjor

A Letter from One of Our Child Sponsorship Beneficiary

Meet Ngawang

Bhutan Growers

News & Events

Check out the latest news from Loden Foundation

National Innovation Challenge selects six social innovation ideas for scale up

Apr 4th, 2023

Thimphu March 31, 2023:   To encourage adolescents and young people to apply the skills and...

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Mar 27th, 2023

The Honorary Consul of Bhutan to the United Kingdom, Mr Andrew Sutton visits the...

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