Our work
Initiatives
Education
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Education Projects
Present projects
Past projects
Digital Classroom Project
Nyo Education Initiative has the objective guided by the vision of our founder the 28th Sumtrhang Choeje Lama Jatsho aka Choeje Wangdrag Jamtsho to support school and education. This is because education is key…
Heritage Scholarship for 2 DoCDD
In line with Bhutan Nyo Foundation’s objective to foster an enlightened society in Bhutan through promotion and preservation of Bhutan’s traditional religion, its principles and values in practice. Bhutan Heritage Scholarship under the Nyo…
Yelchen Sponsorship Program
In 2024, the Foundation implemented a comprehensive support initiative at Yelchen Central School in Pemagatshel, Bhutan, aimed at improving the learning environment for 33 students and fostering holistic development through various programs. Essential supplies,…
Kuensel Phodrang school
At Kuensel Phodrang Primary School in Thimphu, the Druk Nyo Foundation addressed poor ventilation in three temporary classrooms by installing six ceiling fans and eight window frames. These upgrades were crucial during the hot…
Culture
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Culture Projects
Present projects
Past projects
Sumtrhang Revival Project
The project, "Revival of Sumthrang Samdrup Choedzong’s spiritual and cultural traditions and realization of a gender-based vocational training to improve local education and working skills among young generations," in partnership with ASIA funded by…
Mask Dance revival
The village’s mask dances, particularly dedicated to Vajrakila deities and the protector deity Dragtsen Dorji Dradul, had not been performed since 1994. However, in 2014, the late Choje and his eldest son, Samten Yeshi,…
Eco Cultural Trail
The Nyo Heritage ECO Cultural Trail Project, implemented by the Druk Nyo Foundation in partnership with ASIA and co-financed by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano between January 2024 and June 2025, revitalized a 70-kilometer…
Agriculture
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Agriculture Projects
Present projects
Past projects
Mongar Agriculture Project
In August 2024, the Druk Nyo Foundation successfully completed an agricultural empowerment project in Monggar Gewog, benefiting farmers across five chiwogs. Implemented with ASIA, Italy and funded by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, the…
Ura Agriculture Project
The Nyö Foundation, in collaboration with its international partner ASIA, Italy, and with funding support from PCDM and the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, has successfully implemented multiple initiatives aimed at empowering rural communities, enhancing…
Ura BHU Equipment Support
Recognizing the need to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in rural areas, the Nyö Foundation procured and donated essential medical equipment to Ura Primary Health Center in 2023. Following consultations with local health officials, additional medical…
Conservation
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Conservation Projects
Projects
Tiger Conservation Project
The project Promoting Tiger & Nature Conservation in Bhutan: Leveraging Cultural Values & Practices to Enhance Community Stewardship seeks to foster harmony between conservation efforts and Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage. By utilizing traditional knowledge,…
Musk Deer Project
Details of this project will be published soon.