Since our inception in 1999, the Bhutan Youth Development Fund has awarded about Nu.230 million ($4.9 million USD) to youth from all walks of life especially those from challenging backgrounds. Through our advocacy and media programs, we have touched thousands of Bhutanese children and youth.
To learn more about some of our programs, please select a category below:
- Youth Leadership
- Education
- Focus on Employment
- Special Needs Youth
- At-Risk Youth Healthcare & Prevention
- Empowering Girls
- Youth Environmentalism
- Youth Facilities
- Sponsor a Monk
Who We Serve
The beneficiaries include agencies of the Royal Government of Bhutan, local NGOs, schools, youth centers, youth development rehabilitation centers, district and community organizations and sport federations.
YDF will apply funds toward:
- Activities promoting values, preserving culture and tradition, and enhancement of recreational and sports events.
- Career counseling and guidance units and training of counselors.
- Support to physically and mentally challenged children and youth, including training, equipment and/or rehabilitation.
- Scholarships for disadvantaged youth in need.
- Activities that address the needs of at-risk youth.
- Environmental conservation and reproductive health for youth.
- Vocational skills development to enhance employment opportunities
