Loden Foundation

Loden Foundation Fostering Happiness in Bhutan since 1999 through Education, Entrepreneurship, Culture and Tradition.

The primary objective of the Loden Foundation is to promote education and learning in Bhutan and thereby fostering an educational, literary and intellectual culture in Bhutan. It aims to help Bhutanese youth obtain education and learning at the preschool, school and post-school stages and to cultivate an enlightened ethos in the Bhutanese society at large.

๐ŸŒณ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ & ๐๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž-๐๐š๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐„๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ŸŒณThe Forest Ecopreneur Incubation Programme 2026 is now open for a...
23/04/2026

๐ŸŒณ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ & ๐๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž-๐๐š๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐„๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ŸŒณ

The Forest Ecopreneur Incubation Programme 2026 is now open for applications.

Are you passionate about protecting forest ecosystems? Do you have a business idea that contributes to sustainable development? Join the Forest Ecopreneur Incubation Programme and turn your vision into reality!

What's in it for you?
โ–ธ A hands-on incubation journey combining in-person clinics and real field implementation.
โ–ธ Practical business building through customer validation, pricing tests, and market engagement.
โ–ธ Financial foundations & bookkeeping systems.
โ–ธ Support on compliance, permits, supplier structuring, branding & packaging.
โ–ธ Mentorship opportunities & progress verification to ensure real results.
โ–ธ Ecosystem access & market linkages with relevant partners.

Application Deadline: 23 May 2026

Programme Duration: 4 months with in-person clinic monthly + online sessions

Apply now: https://forms.gle/4htmbXyRCcfSkcR8A

For more information, scan the QR provided below or contact: Mr. Jamyang Jigdrel Norbu at +975 17704486 / [email protected]

๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘”๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘š๐‘š๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘Ž ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘™๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘๐‘’๐‘ก๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘’๐‘› ๐‘ˆ๐‘๐ธ๐‘ƒ & ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐พ๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘Ž ๐น๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘†๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘๐‘’, ๐‘ ๐‘ข๐‘๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” 25 ๐‘๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘  ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘—๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก๐‘  ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘  ๐ตโ„Ž๐‘ข๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘›.

๐ŸŒธ The DoEE-Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals officially closed yesterday at 5:00 PM. We are delighted to share th...
10/04/2026

๐ŸŒธ The DoEE-Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals officially closed yesterday at 5:00 PM. We are delighted to share that we received an impressive total of 69 applications, a testament to the unwavering entrepreneurial spirit and dedication of our community.

Our team will now embark upon a meticulous review and screening process. Subsequently, an eminent panel comprising both national and international business luminaries will undertake a rigorous evaluation and scoring of the submissions.

The shortlisted proposals will be formally unveiled on 11th May 2026. The Loden Foundation remains resolute in its commitment to a fair, transparent, and merit-based selection process.

We extend our profound gratitude to all participants whose vision and ingenuity continue to inspire transformative change. Your pursuit of innovation and enterprise is a beacon of hope for sustainable progress within our communities.

๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐‹๐ž๐Ÿ๐ญ โ€“ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ˆ๐ญ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ!"๐ผ๐‘ก ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘›๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘œ ๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข ๐‘š๐‘–๐‘”โ„Ž๐‘ก โ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘’๐‘› " โ€“ George EliotThe DoEEโ€“Loden Spring ...
08/04/2026

๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐‹๐ž๐Ÿ๐ญ โ€“ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ˆ๐ญ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ!

"๐ผ๐‘ก ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘›๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘œ ๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘’ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘คโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข ๐‘š๐‘–๐‘”โ„Ž๐‘ก โ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ฃ๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘’๐‘› " โ€“ George Eliot

The DoEEโ€“Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026 has entered its final stretch. With only until 5:00 PM tomorrow, 9 April 2026, this is your last opportunity to step forward.

This call is not merely about financing โ€“ it is about enabling ideas to take flight. Through interest-free loans and a non-repayable derisking fund, ventures are given the strength to grow with confidence. The newly inaugurated Loden Womenโ€™s Enterprise Window, supported by the Bronwen and Brian Mills Education Trust, further enriches this initiative by offering capital and international mentorship through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

The clock is running. The opportunity is rare. The choice is yours.

๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž: 9 April 2026, 5:00 PM
๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: https://forms.gle/gKVTNkjuC1pP9eJJ9
๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ: https://www.loden.org/doee-loden-spring-call-for.../

For inquiries:
โ€ข Mr. Karma Losel Yangnyen: 77195599 | [email protected]
โ€ข Ms. Tshering Yuden: 17288154 | [email protected]

๐ƒ๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐„๐ฑ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐žThe DoEEโ€“Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026 has officially extended its submission d...
02/04/2026

๐ƒ๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐„๐ฑ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž

The DoEEโ€“Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026 has officially extended its submission deadline. With this reprieve, applicants now have until ๐Ÿ— ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”, ๐Ÿ“:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐๐Œ to prepare and submit their proposals.

This initiative offers:
โ€ข Interest-free loans paired with a non-repayable derisking fund, designed to embolden ventures of courage and conviction.
โ€ข The newly inaugurated Loden Womenโ€™s Enterprise Window, supported by the Bronwen and Brian Mills Education Trust, which extends capital and international mentorship through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/gKVTNkjuC1pP9eJJ9
Guidelines: https://www.loden.org/doee-loden-spring-call-for-business-proposals-2025/

For inquiries:
โ€ข Mr. Karma Losel Yangnyen: 77195599 | [email protected]
โ€ข Ms. Tshering Yuden: 17288154 | [email protected]

๐“๐ฐ๐จ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ข๐ง โ€“ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ก๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฌThe DoEE-Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026 is now at its pen...
31/03/2026

๐“๐ฐ๐จ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ข๐ง โ€“ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ก๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ

The DoEE-Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026 is now at its penultimate stage. With only two days left, the window of opportunity narrows swiftly. This initiative offers a rare, blended financing package โ€“ Interest-free loans coupled with a non-repayable derisking fund โ€“ crafted to embolden ventures of courage and conviction. Moreover, the newly inaugurated Loden Womenโ€™s Enterprise Window, supported by the Bronwen and Brian Mills Education Trust, extends not only capital but also international mentorship through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž: 2 April 2026, 5:00 PM

๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: https://forms.gle/gKVTNkjuC1pP9eJJ9

๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ: https://www.loden.org/doee-loden-spring-call-for-business-proposals-2026/

๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ?
Consider the journey of Tshering, a villager from Phayum gewog. Once a cowherd and paddy field worker, he ventured into incense trading without formal education, carrying sacks of powder across Kaliphu and Darjeeling. Through sheer perseverance, he transformed from a third-party seller into a full-fledged manufacturer by 2017. His enterprise was not only about profit โ€“ it was about responsibility. Cognizant of the environment, he reinvested his earnings to plant over 11,000 saplings, ensuring that his legacy is one of both growth and conservation. Tsheringโ€™s story is a testament: entrepreneurship is not reserved for the privileged โ€“ it is the triumph of imagination, resilience, and conviction.

Now, it is your turn. The mountain may be tall, but the summit awaits those who dare to climb.

For inquiries:
โ€ข Mr. Karma Losel Yangnyen: 77195599 | [email protected]
โ€ข Ms. Tshering Yuden: 17288154 | [email protected]

๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ข๐ง!The DoEE-Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026 stands at its final threshold. With just three...
30/03/2026

๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐š๐ข๐ง!

The DoEE-Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026 stands at its final threshold. With just three days left, the window of opportunity narrows โ€“ this is the moment for bold minds to step forward and inscribe their vision upon Bhutanโ€™s entrepreneurial future.

As Peter Drucker once observed, โ€œThe best way to predict the future is to create it.โ€ This call is precisely that invitation โ€“ to craft a future that empower societies, generate lasting value, and remain resilient through time.

This yearโ€™s initiative offers a rare, blended financing package: interest-free loans paired with a non-repayable derisking fund, designed to embolden ventures of courage and conviction. In addition, the newly inaugurated Loden Womenโ€™s Enterprise Window, supported by the Bronwen and Brian Mills Education Trust, provides not only capital but also international mentorship through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž: 2 April 2026, 5:00 PM

For detailed guidelines and to submit your application, you may either scan the QR code provided below or visit the following link: https://www.loden.org/doee-loden-spring-call-for-business-proposals-2026/

Begin your application here: https://forms.gle/gKVTNkjuC1pP9eJJ9

Contact Information:
โ€ข Mr. Karma Losel Yangnyen: 77195599 | [email protected]
โ€ข Ms. Tshering Yuden: 17288154 | [email protected]

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜†!The DoEEโ€“Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026 is swiftly approaching its close. With only...
23/03/2026

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜†!

The DoEEโ€“Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026 is swiftly approaching its close. With only ten days remaining, this is the decisive moment for visionaries to crystallize their aspirations into proposals that may shape Bhutanโ€™s entrepreneurial future.

This yearโ€™s call offers a blended financing package โ€“ Interest-free loans coupled with a non-repayable derisking fund โ€“ crafted to embolden bold ideas. In addition, the newly inaugurated Loden Womenโ€™s Enterprise Window, supported by the Bronwen and Brian Mills Education Trust, provides dedicated capital and international mentorship through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ: 2 April 2026, 5:00 PM

Further particulars are available through the link provided: https://www.loden.org/doee-loden-spring-call-for-business-proposals-2026/

If you carry within you a vision capable of uplifting communities, generating sustainable impact, and enduring the test of time, now is the moment to act.

Begin your application here: https://forms.gle/gKVTNkjuC1pP9eJJ9

Contact Information:
โ€ข Mr. Karma Losel Yangnyen: 77195599 | [email protected]
โ€ข Ms. Tshering Yuden: 17288154 | [email protected]

19.03.2026The workshop ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ž๐๐ ๐ž unfolded not as a mere procession of lectures, but as a ...
20/03/2026

19.03.2026

The workshop ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ž๐๐ ๐ž unfolded not as a mere procession of lectures, but as a subtle choreography of human encounter. What lingered beyond the formal sessions was not the data points or the digital repositories, but the ineffable texture of communion. Familiar colleagues greeted one another with embraces that carried the weight of shared journeys, while newcomers, initially hesitant, leaned into dialogue that soon blossomed into genuine exchange.

The dayโ€™s program โ€“ spanning the Buddhist Digital Resource Centerโ€™s monumental preservation efforts, the Treasury of Livesโ€™ biographical tapestry, the American Museum of Natural Historyโ€™s reimagining of cultural exhibitions, the Loden Foundationโ€™s vast documentation of Bhutanese heritage, and the Tsadra Foundationโ€™s cultivation of contemplative scholarship โ€“ was rich in intellectual substance. Yet, the true resonance lay in the interstices: in laughter that punctuated scholarly discourse, in silences that brimmed with curiosity, in the spontaneous weaving of connections across disciplines and geographies.

In that gathering, learning transcended the cerebral and entered the realm of the affective. It was proof that the most enduring lessons are often delivered not through slides or charts, but through the simple, profound act of meeting, of recognizing oneself in another, and of allowing proximity to ripen into trust.

With deep gratitude, we extend our appreciation to all the speakers โ€“ Jann Ronis, Karma Gongde, Alex Gardner, Tierney Brown, Dorji Gyeltshen and Karma Phuntsho, for their erudition, generosity, and vision. Equally, we acknowledge the audience whose attentive presence and spirited participation animated the day.

๐ƒ๐จ๐„๐„-๐‹๐จ๐๐ž๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”: ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐€๐Œ๐€ ๐’๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐งAspiring entrepreneurs preparing applications for th...
13/03/2026

๐ƒ๐จ๐„๐„-๐‹๐จ๐๐ž๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”: ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐€๐Œ๐€ ๐’๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง

Aspiring entrepreneurs preparing applications for the ๐ƒ๐จ๐„๐„-๐‹๐จ๐๐ž๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” are warmly invited to participate in our forthcoming ๐€๐ฌ๐ค ๐Œ๐ž ๐€๐ง๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  (AMA) session. This interactive forum will provide clarity on key aspects of the application process, including the blended financing mechanism (GoI-ESP) and the business proposal template.

๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง
Option 1: ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ซ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Secure your participation by adding the session directly to your Google Calendar. This ensures you receive timely notifications prior to the event
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๐‘๐‘œ๐‘ก๐‘’ ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘๐‘–๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ : ๐‘ƒ๐‘™๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘’ โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘™๐‘‘-๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ ๐‘  ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘™๐‘–๐‘›๐‘˜ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘™๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก โ€œ๐‘‚๐‘๐‘’๐‘› ๐‘–๐‘› ๐ต๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘ค๐‘ ๐‘’๐‘Ÿโ€ (๐ถโ„Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘’ ๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘†๐‘Ž๐‘“๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘–) ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘”๐‘ข๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘ ๐‘ฆ๐‘›๐‘โ„Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘–๐‘ง๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘กโ„Ž ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐ถ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘’๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘๐‘™๐‘–๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›.

Option 2: ๐ƒ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐€๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ
If you prefer not to integrate the event into your calendar, you may simply join the session at the scheduled time via the following link:
https://meet.google.com/zkr-tbwt-sip?authuser=0&hs=122

Event Details
๐Ÿ“… Date: [March 16, 2026]
โฐ Time: [3:00 PM BST]
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Google Meet (Online)

We look forward to engaging with you and supporting your entrepreneurial journey. Should you wish to prioritize a specific question during the discussion, kindly share it in advance in the comments section.

In the frost-kissed meadows of Gangtey Valley, where generations of farmers have sustained themselves through toil and t...
09/03/2026

In the frost-kissed meadows of Gangtey Valley, where generations of farmers have sustained themselves through toil and tradition, a quiet yet profound transformation began in 2017.

Khemdro Dairy, envisioned by Sherab Dorji, emerged not merely as a business but as a social enterprise rooted in empathy and resilience. Having grown up amidst the rigors of rural life โ€“ hauling water, gathering firewood, and tending fields โ€“ Sherab carried with him an indelible understanding of hardship. While studying abroad, he felt an inexorable pull to return home, determined to create a sustainable venture that would empower smallholder farmers. The path was fraught with obstacles: dairy is a perishable, unforgiving industry, and financial institutions were reluctant to invest. Yet, the Loden Foundationโ€™s Spring Call for Entrepreneurs in 2018 became the pivotal lifeline. With its support, Khemdro Dairy evolved from a fragile idea into a structured enterprise, producing cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream, while embedding fairness at its core โ€“ guaranteeing farmers a minimum price and sharing 40% of profits with them.

Today, Khemdro Dairy has scaled with advanced packaging technologies, diversified its product line, integrated over a hundred farmers, and created youth employment opportunities, all while nurturing the dream of one day including all 550 households of Gangtey Valley in its value chain.

It is precisely such narratives that exemplify the transformative power of entrepreneurship when vision is met with timely support. The ๐ƒ๐จ๐„๐„-๐‹๐จ๐๐ž๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” is now open, offering aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to turn their aspirations into enduring success stories. The Department of Employment & Entrepreneurship (DoEE), Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Employment (MoICE), together with the Loden Foundation, is presenting a blended financing package that combines interest free loans with a non-repayable derisking fund. This year also heralds the launch of the Loden Womenโ€™s Enterprise Window, supported by the Bronwen and Brian Mills Education Trust, which provides dedicated capital for women entrepreneurs along with international mentoring through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

If you carry within you a vision capable of uplifting communities, generating sustainable impact, and standing the test of time, this is the opportune moment to transform your ideas into the next chapter of Bhutanโ€™s unfolding narrative of entrepreneurial advancement. You may initiate your application through the official announcement here: https://www.loden.org/doee-loden-spring-call-for-business-proposals-2026/

Should you require any clarification or have further inquiries, you may reach out to the following contacts:
Mr. Karma Losel Yangnyen: 77195599 | [email protected]
Ms. Tshering Yuden: 17288154 | [email protected]

๐ƒ๐จ๐„๐„-๐‹๐จ๐๐ž๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ข๐ฌ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž!The Department of Employment & Entrepreneurship, (DoEE), Mini...
03/03/2026

๐ƒ๐จ๐„๐„-๐‹๐จ๐๐ž๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ข๐ฌ ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž!

The Department of Employment & Entrepreneurship, (DoEE), Ministry of Industry, Commerce, & Employment (MoICE) and the Loden Foundation are thrilled to open applications for our Spring 2026 cohort! This year, we are offering a blended financing package, combining interest-free loans with a non-repayable derisking fund in collaboration with the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DoEE).

๐ŸŒŸ๐๐ž๐ฐ: ๐‹๐จ๐๐ž๐ง ๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐งโ€™๐ฌ ๐„๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐–๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ฐ
Supported by the Bronwen and Brian Mills Education Trust, we now have a dedicated funding window specifically for women entrepreneurs. This includes specialized start-up capital and international mentoring through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
โ€ข ๐Ÿ“„ ๐๐š๐ ๐ž ๐‹๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ: Business proposals must not exceed 15 pages. Any content beyond page 15 will be disregarded in the evaluation process.
โ€ข ๐Ÿ“Š ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Operational businesses are required to submit audited books of accounts or financial statements for the preceding two years.
โ€ข ๐Ÿ“ธ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ: Applicants are strongly encouraged to include photographs of their establishment, recommendation letters, and pro forma invoices to enhance the strength of their submission.

๐Ÿ“ For detailed guidelines and to submit your application, you may either scan the ๐๐‘ ๐œ๐จ๐๐ž provided below or visit the following link: https://www.loden.org/doee-loden-spring-call-for-business-proposals-2026/
โฐ ๐ƒ๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž: 2 April 2026 (5:00 PM)

Please note that an online โ€œ๐ด๐‘ ๐‘˜ ๐‘€๐‘’โ€ session will be convened to address queries from prospective applicants. The date and details of this session will be communicated shortly via our website and social platforms.

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
โ€ข Mr. Karma Losel Yangnyen: 77195599 | [email protected]
โ€ข Ms. Tshering Yuden, APO: 17288154 | [email protected]

Whether you are embarking on a new venture or expanding an established enterprise, we eagerly anticipate your pioneering ideas that will contribute to building a more resilient Bhutan.

The late Gรฉrard Tardy never sought recognition for his generosity. His grace was as profound as his benevolence. A week ...
24/02/2026

The late Gรฉrard Tardy never sought recognition for his generosity. His grace was as profound as his benevolence. A week ago, when some of us contemplated over naming a programme or an award in his honour, Anne Tardy reminded us, โ€œHe wouldnโ€™t have liked that.โ€ Those words capture Gรฉrardโ€™s essence โ€“ a man whose life was defined not by accolades, but by character, selflessness, and humility.

Gรฉrard Tardy first came to Bhutan in 1999, beginning what would become a lifelong commitment to its people. What started as a journey of curiosity grew into a deep devotion. He believed in Bhutanese youth even before they believed in themselves, and from that faith emerged the Loden Entrepreneurship Programme.

From the outset, Gรฉrard Tardyโ€™s involvement was deeply personal. He was never content to remain a distant benefactor. Instead, he taught, mentored, and worked alongside the entrepreneurs he supported. Over the years, he guided more than 320 beneficiaries, becoming to many a paternal presence โ€“ a steady believer whose faith in their potential often preceded their own. His counsel was wise, his expectations exacting, and his encouragement unfailingly generous. In his constancy, he embodied a leadership that was both demanding and tender.

The true measure of Gรฉrard Tardyโ€™s life is reflected in the far-reaching impact of his kindness. Those he once guided now guide others. Scholarship recipients have returned to strengthen their communities. The global network he cultivated continues to embody the spirit of generosity. His legacy is not set in stone but rather lives on in the people he encountered. He remains, without doubt, a continuum of opportunity, aspiration, and compassion.

Today, Gรฉrard Tardyโ€™s name lives on through his family, friends and the countless lives he touched. His absence is felt across borders, yet the work he set in motion endures โ€“ through programmes, scholarships, and relationships that will continue to persist for generations.

In remembrance of our esteemed trustee, Loden Foundation has inaugurated a memorial donation page to perpetuate the endeavours to which Gรฉrard Tardy devoted his life with unwavering dedication. Through this initiative, future generations will be empowered to embody the compassion and conviction that were the hallmarks of his character.

For those who wish to extend the generosity Gรฉrard so profoundly exemplified or leave a message in his memory, please visit the memorial donation page: https://www.loden.org/honouring-gerard-tardy/

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