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Mentoring Women in Business Programme

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Across Asia The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women’s gold-accredited Mentoring Women in Business programme connects women entrepreneurs from low- and middle-income countries with experienced professionals worldwide. Over 12 months, mentees receive expert guidance to enhance their business performance, boost confidence, and expand their networks. Why Join? ✔ Get matched with a dedicated mentor from industries like tech, finance, or entrepreneurship ✔ Develop business…

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DoEE-Loden Spring  Call for Business Proposals 2025

The Loden Foundation is excited to announce the Spring Call for business proposals, offering blended loan and grant support in collaboration with the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Employment. This initiative is funded by the GoI-Economic Stimulus Programme and Society Switzerland Bhutan. We invite aspiring and established Bhutanese…

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Strengthening Community-led Organizations Through Social Entrepreneurship

The Basic Social Entrepreneurship (BSE) Training successfully empowered community-led organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to establish sustainable social enterprises. This initiative was part of the Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in Southeast Asia (SKPA-2) project under the Save the Children Bhutan Country Office. Funded by the Global Fund, with Health Equity…

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Fostering Equity in Education: A New Chapter of Collaboration between Loden Foundation and Zhi Shan Foundation

The Loden Foundation’s motto, ཆོས་བདག་མེད་ཀུན་ལ་ཐོབ་ཐང་ཡོད། , a Buddhist proverb reminding us that knowledge belongs to no one and that everyone is entitled to it, guided the signing of a momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Loden Foundation and Zhi-Shan Foundation on January 13, 2025. This partnership, established under the School Sponsorship Scheme—a core…

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Join the Forest Ecopreneur Incubation Programme in Bhutan!

The Forest Ecopreneur Incubation Programme is a unique opportunity for Bhutanese entrepreneurs passionate about forest conservation and sustainable business practices. This programme, part of a global Restoration FactoryInitiative, aims to empower entrepreneurs to develop businesses that not only generate economic value but also contribute to the preservation and restoration of Bhutan's precious forest ecosystems. What…

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Starting the New Year with a Milestone Partnership: Advancing Entrepreneurship in Bhutan

The Loden Foundation starts 2025 with a significant milestone in our journey to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in Bhutan. On January 15, 2025, The Loden Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DOEE), Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Employment.  This partnership marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to design,…

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Compete for $1 Million at the Hult Prize – Apply Now

We’re thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for Bhutanese startups and aspiring entrepreneurs to compete for $1 million in funding through the Hult Prize Foundation, the world’s largest student competition for social impact startups. About the Hult Prize: The Hult Prize challenges students worldwide to create innovative startups that address pressing global challenges through social…

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From Bhutan to Japan: Launch of Loden Japan’s Official Website

The Loden Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the Loden Japan website. This important milestone reflects our shared vision of interconnectedness and marks a special tribute to Lopon Karma Phuntsho’s 66th Ramon Magsaysay Award, honoring his dedication to preserving Bhutan’s rich heritage and promoting positive change. Our deepest gratitude goes to Tadashi Nishihira…

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Loden Call for Quotations

The Loden Foundation cordially invites sealed quotations from interested eligible suppliers, competent and credible manufacturers, authorized distributors, and dealers, for the provision of goods and services outlined below for the financial year 2025: Supply of Stationery and ICT Items Supply of Furniture Printing and Binding Sealed quotations must be submitted by 5:00 PM on February 04, 2025.  Extended Deadline: 5:00…

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Announcement

Announcement We would like to inform you that the Loden Office will remain closed from 23rd December to 27th December 2024 as we will be hosting our Annual General Meeting in Gelephu. Regular office operations will resume on Monday, 30th December 2024. For any assistance during this period, please reach out to the following contacts…

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