Celebrating the Foundation Day of the Bhutan YDF
Today, we celebrated the Foundation Day of the Bhutan Youth Development Fund alongside the Rimdro ceremony at Nazhoen Pelri School. We were deeply honoured by the presence of Her Majesty The Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, who graciously graced the ceremony with her blessings. It was a meaningful day of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual renewal […]
A Gentle Reminder: COVID-19 & Flu Precautions
As we continue to monitor the rise in COVID-19 cases in neighboring countries and deal with the ongoing spread of a strong seasonal flu locally, we urge all staff, visitors, and community members to remain cautious and prioritize health and safety in our shared spaces. Let’s continue to look out for each other by following […]
Vacancy Announcement for Programmes officer
May 12, 2025 Please email your resume, cover letter, and three references (references will only be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted). Interested candidates should email materials to sangaydorji@bhutanyouth.org The Bhutan Youth Development Fund Programme Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Director of the Programmes & Skills Development Department, supporting the planning, […]
Vacancy Announcement for Communications Officer
April 24, 2025 Please email your resume, cover letter, portfolio and three references (references will only be contacted if the candidate is shortlisted). Interested candidates should email materials to sangaydorji@bhutanyouth.org The Bhutan Youth Development Fund Communications Officer is responsible for planning, producing, and overseeing the execution of marketing and communication strategies including media, publications, website, […]
Bhutan Youth Development Fund Announces Winners of the 17th Golden Youth Award
The Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF) proudly hosted the 17th edition of the Golden Youth Award, a prestigious national program that recognizes outstanding students for their academic excellence, leadership, talent, and community service. This year’s award camp brought together top nominees from across the country for a week of enriching activities, workshops, and assessments designed […]
YDF-UWC Partial Scholarship Announcement for 2025
For the 2025 academic year (August 2025 to August 2027), YDF is pleased to announce partial scholarships for Bhutanese students graduating from Class X in 2024, both from schools within Bhutan and abroad, who meet the eligibility criteria.
Her Majesty Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck Conferred Honorary Doctorate by Murdoch University
𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – Her Majesty Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, President of the Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF), was conferred an 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 by 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗠𝗨), 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 in recognition of Her Majesty’s remarkable contributions to youth development in Bhutan. The honorary degree was presented during a prestigious graduation ceremony held in […]
Impact Assessment: MGV Punakha Sustainability and Challenges Post-COVID
1. Introduction Overview This assessment reviews the impact of the My Gakidh Village (MGV) initiative in Toebisa Gewog, Punakha Dzongkhag (district), Bhutan. Utilizing post-project interviews and desk research, this assessment analyzes the successes and challenges of MGV Punakha and presents recommendations for future MGV projects in other Dzongkhags. Background of MGV My Gakidh Village is […]
Vice President’s Message
When I see young boys and girls going through difficulties in life and having shared personal stories and moments together, it gives me immense joy and satisfaction having played a small part in their road to recovery. Seeing them succeed in life inspires me to commit to YDF. I am happy to be a part […]
President’s Message
“The youth comprise more than half of our total population and thus form an important target group. Therefore, the way we handle the development of youth will have a crucial bearing on every development goal that this nation has set collectively. Bhutan’s effort to harness its human resources base to step into the next millennium […]
