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Celebrating Excellence: Lopon Dr. Karma Phuntsho Receives the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024

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…

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Empowering Future Entrepreneurs: SEED (Student Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Development)

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,…

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Loden Foundation Hosts Jhamtse Gatshel: A Collaborative Exchange on Sustainable Education

The Loden Foundation recently had the pleasure of hosting the teachers and students of Jhamtse Gatshel, a community-driven school renowned for its compassionate approach to education. Their visit aimed to exchange insights with the Loden team on sustainable practices, including waste management, plastic recycling, and ongoing efforts to achieve zero waste. The discussions also explored potential…

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Building Bridges for Education: Loden Foundation Welcomes Zhi-Shan Foundation Taiwan

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Huisi Wang from Zhi-Shan Foundation Taiwan at the Loden Foundation office to discuss exciting opportunities for collaboration in the education sector! Our team shared insights into Loden's dedication to nurturing educational initiatives in Bhutan, paving the way for impactful partnerships. About Zhi-Shan Foundation Taiwan: Founded in 1995,…

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Druk Tshongrig Gatoen (DTG) 2024: A Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

On 28–29 October 2024, the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen (DTG) 2024, Bhutan’s entrepreneurship festival, successfully concluded at the Startup Centre in Thimphu. Organised by the Loden Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) and ImpactHub Thimphu. This year’s event, themed “Innovate to Elevate: Knowledge-Driven Entrepreneurship for Social Impact”, brought together entrepreneurs, experts, and businesses to shape the…

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National Youth-led Agrifood Innovation Challenge 

The Loden Foundation, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO Bhutan) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Bhutan), organized the National Youth-Led Agrifood Innovation Challenge as part of the National Youth Symposium event on August 13, 2024. We recently concluded the National Youth-Led Agrifood Innovation Challenge, which featured…

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Message from our President

Kuzuzangpola, As we reflect on the conclusion of yet another eventful year, our hearts are filled with deep gratitude for the unwavering support of our donors and partners. Their collective efforts empower us to fulfil our mission at the Loden Foundation. The energy and enthusiasm displayed by both longstanding and new partners and supporters during…

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Message from our Founder

Time flies. It is already 25 years - a quarter of a century - since we started Loden with a seed of benevolent intention but a modest resource of £50. From a fickle sprout in 1999, Loden has today grown into a rather large tree spreading the branches of its programmes, leaves of its activities,…

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