Phensem Parents Support Group, Bhutan

11/05/2026

Mothers of children with disabilities set aside their careers, dreams and aspirations to support their child and, in many cases, become financially dependent and even vulnerable.
Recognising this problem, Phensem collaborated with The Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DoEE) under The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) to organize a 3-day bootcamp for these mothers from 8th to 8th-10th May in Thimphu.
Led by trainers from .bt , a company in Bhutan that specializes in business acceleration, the bootcamp saw mothers from the Phensem Parents Support Group, Bhutan from Thimphu, Samtse and Paro learn how to explore entrepreneurship as an avenue for financial freedom and, on International Mothers Day proudly presented their business ideas to the judges.

Ideas ranged from Adapted books to Mushroom farms to Weaving circles and each idea presented was more than just a business—they were businesses that envisioned creating a community of financially empowered mothers who would go on to create employment opportunities for their children in the future.

The Phensem family would like to thank the DoEE and UNDP Bhutan for supporting us and recognising our mothers as women capable of being not just successful entrepreneurs but changemakers in society.

of Employment and Entreprenuership
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan
UNDP Bhutan

13/04/2026

25/03/2026

We are pleased to share the successful completion of the workshop titled “Adaptation of Books to Make Reading Inclusive and Fun,” held from 16th to 22nd March, organized by the Phensem Parents’ Support Group with the support from Bhutan Foundation.

The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Namita Jacob, an inclusion specialist from Chennai, India who brought valuable expertise and practical insights into creating accessible and engaging learning materials for children with diverse needs. Her organization Chetana Charitable Trust was honored with ABC International Excellence Award for Inclusive Publishing in October 2023.

The sessions focused on hands-on strategies for adapting books through modifications in content, visuals, and presentation so that reading becomes meaningful and enjoyable for every child.
This initiative reflects the importance of ensuring that no child is left behind when it comes to accessing stories, language, and imagination. By promoting inclusive approaches to reading, the workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of those working closely with children and to foster learning environments where diversity is respected and celebrated.

We would like to sincerely thank Bhutan Foundation for their continued support in making this initiative possible. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to all the participants for their active engagement, enthusiasm, and commitment to advancing inclusive practices. Thank You

09/03/2026

Helvetas Bhutan