The Bhutanese spirit has always been inherently optimistic, a recognition of the interconnectedness of the universe. We invoke blessings for good fortune to imbue our best intentions and greatest endeavours. Bhutanese art too, emerges from this sensibility. Traditional paintings and motifs signify auspiciousness and goodness, meant to bring healing wherever they are placed. We hope…

We are always excited and happy at this time of the year as we welcome talented young people to our Loden Family. Today, we received 15 new Loden Scholars through an orientation programme – 2 students joined virtually. The Loden Scholars of 2022 with the Founder Lopen Karma Phuntsho and Executive Director Ms Tshewang Tashi Speaking…

The Loden culture team, led by our founder Lopen Karma Phuntsho, had productive meetings at the Department of Culture. As a guest speaker at the meeting for professional development of the District Cultural Officers organised by the Department of Culture, Lopen Karma Phuntsho shared his understanding of the Bhutanese cultural identity, the need for a…

On October 25, ICHCAP under the auspices of UNESCO in South Korea announced to hold 'ichLinks Open archive photo contest' with participants from all over the world. ichLinks Open Archive aims to serve as a channel for discovering and sharing ICH stories about our daily lives from a variety of public perspectives. The goal…

After a one-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen is being held at the CSI Market from 9th-13th November 2021 to coincide with the Global Entrepreneurship Week. The objective of hosting Druk Tshongrig Gatoen is to expose young Bhutanese to entrepreneurship, and provide a platform for our community to come together…

WE HAVE MOVED! The Loden Foundation office has moved to Chhubachhu. We have moved to the bungalow located next to the Bhutan Development Bank Ltd. Please refer to the map and photo for more details. Please call 77184455 for more info.

It is always exciting this time of the year, as we get to welcome talented young people to our Loden Family. We welcomed 10 new Loden Scholars through an orientation programme– 2 students joined virtually. Speaking to the scholars at the orientation, Loden’s Founder Lopen Karma Phuntsho gave the following advice: First, learn to think…

As part of our Tali Lake Conservation Project, we visited Zhemgang to create awareness on the importance of conservation and biodiversity and how it is linked to culture and religion. We met with students, monks, nuns and community members, to encourage a collective conservation effort from all stakeholders. While in Tali, we installed information signage…

The Loden Foundation celebrated its 21st foundation day on 24 May 2021. To celebrate 21 years of fostering an enlightened and happy society, we present to you a short clip showcasing our milestones and memories. It has truly been an extraordinary journey - one that would not have been possible without your unwavering support.…

  The Lunaps (locals of Lunana) mentioned that May of 2021 is colder than the previous years. The heavy annual snow fall skipped the villages of Lunana in the winter of 2020 yet the mountains were covered in snow. Loden Foundation made its first visit to Lunana in April 2021. The villages of Lunana are lit…

Thursday, 26 November 2020: The Loden Foundation sanctioned interest and collateral-free loans for 14 new entrepreneurs selected through the 2020 fall call for business proposals. This was the third call for business proposals this year to support more entrepreneurs during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the past, only two calls were made each year. This year,…

As the global Covid-19 pandemic reshapes our lives such as activities in schools, workplaces and businesses including social and educational events in ways we never imagined before, individuals and organizations must learn to adapt to these changing circumstances and rise above the new challenges. Like many other scheduled events in the country, the March edition of…