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…
The Loden Report 2025 – Warm Wishes and Gratitude from the Loden Family The Loden Family extends heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling Wood Female Snake Year to you and your loved ones. As part of our cherished tradition, we are pleased to share our Annual Report for 2025, reflecting on our journey, milestones, and the impact…
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…
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,…
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…
The Annual General Meeting of the Loden Foundation was held from 24th to 27th December 2024 in Gelephu. The meeting was attended by Lopon Dr. Karma Phuntsho, the President of the Loden Foundation, and members of the board of trustees. A total of 19 staff members, including facilitators from the Loden ECCD Centres in Ura,…
As we come together to celebrate the 117th National Day of Bhutan, let us take a moment to reflect on the values that define us as a nation, guided by the vision of Gross National Happiness (GNH). This day reflects our shared aspirations for harmony, progress in education, social entrepreneurship, and the preservation of our…
On 12th December 2024, the Loden Family warmly welcomed Mr. Gyem Tshering as the new Administration and Finance Manager. Mr. Gyem brings extensive expertise with over a decade of professional experience in leadership, administration, and financial management. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Canberra and previously excelled as Senior Manager…
Introducing the Bhutan Socio-Economic Forum (BSeF) 2024 On December 2, 2024, the Bhutan Socio-Economic Forum (BSeF) successfully launched its inaugural session at the Thimphu Deluxe Hotel. Organized by the Loden Foundation with support from The Asia Foundation, the forum addressed Bhutan's pressing socio-economic challenges while charting a path toward sustainable growth aligned with the nation's unique Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy. Under…
Theme: "From Present to Prosperity: Bhutan’s Economic Outlook" Date: December 2, 2024 (Monday) Time: 9:00 AM onwards Venue: Thimphu Deluxe Hotel, Bhutan Format: Hybrid (In-person and Online Participation) Overview The Loden Foundation is pleased to introduce the Bhutan Socio-economic Forum (BSeF), a platform for inclusive dialogue on Bhutan’s economic landscape, designed to address the nation’s…
Ramon Magsaysay Award On November 16, 2024, our founder, Lopon Dr. Karma Phuntsho, was honored with Asia’s premier and highest honor—The Ramon Magsaysay Award—celebrating #GreatnessOfSpirit and #TransformativeLeadership. Lopon Dr. Karma Phuntsho received this distinguished award for his exceptional efforts in bridging Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage with the opportunities of the modern era. Through his visionary work with the Loden Foundation, he has…
In the spirit of Druk Tshongrig Gatoen (DTG), the Loden Foundation, in collaboration with ImpactHub Thimphu, organised the Student Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Development (SEED) programme. Held from 4–9 November 2024, this transformative initiative took place at three esteemed institutions: Druk School, Royal Thimphu College, and Choki Traditional Art School. The SEED programme is a unique initiative designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within Bhutanese students in schools,…