Tarayana Foundation Information

Tarayana Foundation was founded by Her Majesty The Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck and formally launched on 4th May 2003,by His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the then Crown Prince of Bhutan. We are a Public Benefit Organization, registered with the Civil Society Organization Authority of Bhutan.  Tarayana’s interventions are categorized into four main areas: Community mobilization through awareness raising, capacity building, collective actions through self-help groups (mostly women), and promoting volunteerism both in the community as well as in the schools; Enhancing access to basic needs and services through housing improvement, facilitating access to health and basic water and sanitation services; Increasing opportunities for education through supporting deserving students (mostly girls) to pursue tertiary education; Enhancing livelihood prospects through income-generating activities, facilitating micro-credit for establishing micro-enterprises, and marketing artisan products. Vision: A happy and prosperous Bhutan Mission: Tarayana Foundation believes in maximizing happiness and harmony among all Bhutanese people by providing opportunities for life improvement to the vulnerable communities in Bhutan. By helping community members learn and integrate new skills, Tarayana Foundation promotes self-empowerment and the importance of serving each other. Motto: Service from the Heart Core Values: Compassion, Dignity, and Integrity