The Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF) International Advisory Council members are leading advocates of Bhutan’s youth globally and supporters of the YDF’s important programs for youth.
The International Advisory Council focuses primarily on (1) advising the YDF on programs and fundraising as well as (2) building an international network to strengthen the YDF’s positive impact throughout Bhutan.
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Kunkun Duan
President at Academy of Himalayan Art and Children Development | President at Shangri-la Folk Music USA | Hong Kong | China “I love to support YDF, because I see the future for young people in other parts of world by helping the youth to achieve their potential in Bhutan.”
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Sabine Habersatter
Germany “After meeting HM QM Ashi Tshering Pem Wangchuck personally in 2013, she has become my role model and inspiration. While learning from her, I am supporting her work for the youth of Bhutan on every level possible. Becoming a member of the International Advisory Board is a big opportunity to contribute to YDF.”
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Sunil Goyal
CEO, Ganga Roller Flour Mills Pvt. Ltd. India “Having understood the core purpose of YDF, it made me feel that steps taken by YDF to mentor and support the youth are the essence of a strong society. To be part of this is a great platform to contribute and learn.”
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Sabine Liebherr
Retired Pharmacist Switzerland “I was most impressed by the YDF support to recovering drug addicts providing vocational training as hairdressers, tailors and carpenters. The young people’s sharing their experience and gratitude for getting a new chance in life was very moving. It was one example of the deep impact of YDF projects motivating me to become part of it.” |
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Lisa Kristine
GM and Photographer, Lisa Kristine Inc. USA “YDF’s focus on empowering Bhutan’s disadvantaged youth is moving and vital. There is a power in encouraging young people to reach their full potential.” |
Maria Lucia Uribe Torres
Director, Arigatou International Geneva Secretary General, International Council on Ethics Education for Children Switzerland “I decided to join the International Advisory Council of YDF due to their outstanding work empowering young people, providing education services to the most vulnerable and creating spaces and opportunities to transform themselves and contribute to their communities. YDF’s work is much needed today for the Bhutanese youth.”
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William Richard Tacon
Retired Chartered Accountant Consultant, FTI Consulting (BVI) Limited United Kingdom “I first visited Bhutan about 20 years ago and have remained connected since then. Social entrepreneurship development in Bhutan is really important and my experience and skill sets will complement the activities of YDF as it expands its programme.”
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Amita Sathe Bambawale
Independent Education Consultant India “I am able to see that Bhutan and YDF are deeply committed to several causes such as environmental protection, health and happiness, education (especially building reading skills), development with responsibility, all of which I hold close to my heart.”
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Anna Francisca Josepha Maria van de Kerkhof
Owner, Angeli Travel and Angeli Tours Holland The Netherlands “A few years ago I was in Bhutan, I saw what the YDF had organized and I was very impressed, I’m interested in working with and for them.”
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Vinay Goyal
CEO, Ganges International Pvt. Ltd. India “We want to support YDF with our practical experience on Youth Skills Development and also will help in raising funds.” |
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Rebecca Tseng-Pereira
Company Director, Bhutan Nature (Asia) Ltd. Hong Kong “I have been to the YDF Complex in Thimphu and seen the children full of hope and enthusiasm. It is a sustained program of training youth. It has competent leadership and clear purpose. I am happy to participate in meaningful work.” |
Reverend Dennis Neil McLain
CEO, Goodwill Community Foundation President, Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina USA
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Sebastian Beckwith
President, In Pursuit of Tea USA “Since visiting Bhutan first in the late 1980s I’ve returned many times to reconnect with the people and explore more. YDF is doing valuable work for the youth at a critical time. I will happily assist them to fulfill their mission.”
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Irmela Harz
Board Member, German Bhutan Himalaya Society Germany “I can never forget the day when I met Her Majesty Ashi Tshering Pem Wangchuck years ago at the office of the YDF. As a contribution to the YDF, we have started a partnership between a Bhutanese enterprise “Bio Bhutan” and a reputed firm in Germany called Primavera Life. Little soap bars “made in Bhutan” are sold in Germany and the surplus money goes back to YDF. That way we can contribute somehow to the projects of YDF and thus ensure a better future for under privileged youth. I shall continue supporting the work of YDF.” |
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Promsuk Sinchareonkul
Former Director, Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Company Limited (Retired) Thailand “”Throughout my many privileged visits to Bhutan, I have been so touched by those at the YDF: their attitude of “let us sacrifice our today so that our youth can have a better tomorrow.” |
Nitin Goyal
Managing Director, Ganges International Pvt. Ltd. India |
