Global GNH Forum Highlights
Join us for a meaningful gathering shaped by insight, dialogue, and lived experience.
• Keynote conference address by Her Royal Highness Princess Kesang Chodren Wangchuck
• High-level discussions on regenerative and well-being economies
• Exchanges between policy leaders, scholars, and cultural practitioners
• Immersive Bhutanese cultural and contemplative experiences
Be part of the conversation shaping a more balanced and sustainable future.
The Global GNH Forum 2026 will take place from 8–12 November in Punakha, Bhutan, bringing together global leaders, scholars, and changemakers to discuss well-being, sustainable development, and the role of traditional wisdom in today’s rapidly changing world. The forum will provide a platform for dialogue, cultural exchange, and collaboration to promote a more balanced and compassionate future. 🌏🌿
Gross National Happiness Centre
22/11/2025
Joining a Journey of Compassion and Hope 💪.
The GNH-UNIT of Sherubtse College is deeply honoured to have joined Ani Pema Deki on the final stretch of her remarkable 400 km fundraising walk for children with disabilities. Being part of this meaningful initiative has truly inspired our team, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the East Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for continued dedication to empowering children with special needs. We also express our sincere gratitude to the Sherubtse College management for their constant support and for allowing us to participate in this noble cause.
Walking alongside Ani Pema Deki reminded us of the power of compassion, resilience, and service to others. We offer our best wishes and prayers for her future endeavours, and may her journey continue to touch lives and inspire many across Bhutan.
Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan
Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Special Children & Youth
Opening Your Heart To Bhutan
Emma Slade
11/11/2025
Khuru Tournament Marks the 70th Birth Anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo 🎯
On Sunday, the sherubtse
GNH Youth Club, in collaboration with the Culture Unit of Sherubtse College, organized a Khuru Tournament to commemorate the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
The tournament brought together students and staff in a spirit of unity and celebration, reflecting both cultural pride and sportsmanship. After an engaging and competitive series of matches, the results were as follows:
1st Place: Phantom Boys – Awarded a cash prize of Nu. 3,500 and a portrait of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, sponsored by the GNH Centre.
2nd Place: Sherubtse College Staff – Awarded a cash prize of Nu. 2,500.
3rd Place: Statistics 4th Year – Awarded a cash prize of Nu. 2,000.
Special awards were also presented to Mr. Tshewang Zangpo for achieving the highest curry and Mr. Samten Wangchu for scoring the bull’s-eye.
The GNH Youth Club extends its sincere appreciation to the College Management and the GNH Centre for their continuous support and generous sponsorship, which greatly contributed to the success of the event.
Ps-@ Sherubtse Media Society - SMS
Gross National Happiness Centre
10/11/2025
Commemorating the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
On the auspicious occasion of the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo , we extend our heartfelt felicitations. May His Majesty continue to be blessed with wisdom , compassion , and good health , and may His exemplary leadership guide the nation of Bhutan 🇧🇹 towards continued peace and prosperity . Long live His Majesty! 🙏
08/11/2025
With heartfelt gratitude, the GNH Youth Club joyfully marked the successful completion of the first phase of the Draktsho Educational Program. We extend our deepest appreciation to the Principal of Draktsho for the generous opportunity to be part of such a meaningful initiative. Our sincere thanks also go to all the dedicated volunteers whose enthusiastic participation and unwavering support made this phase truly impactful and memorable. A special note of thanks goes to the GNH Centre for their unwavering support in making all our programs possible your guidance and encouragement continue to inspire us. As we close our program, we're reminded of our commitment to our environment, and on our way back, we'll be taking a moment to pick up litter along the road to Draktsho, practicing what we preach and giving back to the community that supports us. Thank you once again to everyone involved.
Gross National Happiness Centre
Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Special Children & Youth
03/11/2025
5 days to go! ✨
The First Global GNH Forum launches soon.
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29/10/2025
On Wednesday,we conducted a program at Rongthong Primary School , titled "Nurturing Young Leaders through Gross National Happiness," with invaluable support from the GNH Center Bhutan. The program aimed to advocate for the Basis Leadership Program and sensitize students about the principles of Gross National Happiness (GNH).
During the program,Pema Tshomo introduced the concept of GNH and lekden Tshering advocate on the significance of GNH in daily life, while Kinley Peldon led interactive sessions on essential leadership qualities. The program emphasized the importance of compassion, mindfulness, and sustainability in leadership, aligning with the GNH framework.
The primary purpose of this initiative is to instill GNH values in young minds, promoting holistic development and nurturing future leaders who will contribute to the happiness and well-being of Bhutanese society.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Morish*ta for his valuable support and accompaniment, which greatly contributed to the success of the program.
Special thanks to the GNH Center Bhutan for their guidance and support.
Gross National Happiness Centre
Sherubtse GNH Youth Club
13/10/2025
09/10/2025
Day 36: GNH Unit's Tribute to His Majesty!
Today, we proudly share this artwork created by the GNH Unit as part of the countdown to the 70th Birth Anniversary of The Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
"A King of Vision. A Nation of Happiness."
Every aspect of our national progress—from rural life to modern development—flows from the wisdom of His Majesty. We join the nation in offering our deepest gratitude and prayers for his long life.
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Gross National Happiness was propounded by His Majesty the Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 1970 which later became the main guiding philosophy of Bhutan’s development process. He stated, ‘Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product’. Through this, we understand that His Majesty envisioned that happiness is the ultimate end desire that every Bhutanese must enjoy if not every human being. This noble philosophy has come as an alternative to conventional economic growth which has seriously flawed over the centuries. The philosophy describes development as a continuous process towards a balance between material and non-material needs of individuals and society. Thus, the concept of GNH introduced by Fourth King states that ‘GNH stresses collective happiness to be addressed directly through public policies’ in which happiness becomes an explicit criterion in projects and programmes is enshrined in Article 9 of the constitution of Kingdom of Bhutan.
Over the decades, Bhutan has been challenged by some issues like unemployment, deterioration of cultural values in youths, and social issues such as drug abuse, sexual harassment, depression, su***de, teenage pregnancy, loss of community cohesion, and rural-urban migration. The certain level of challenges is observable in eastern Bhutan as well. To this, as per the mandate and platform provided by GNH Centre Bhutan, Sherubtse College would like to set up the GNH Youth Club that would work in our small way to mitigate and positively respond to the issues infusing GNH values, thus, promoting the values of GNH.
In the words of the Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck;
"I feel that there must be some convergence among nations on the idea of what the primary objective of development and progress should be - something that GNH seeks to bring about," and further "There cannot be enduring peace, prosperity, equality and brotherhood in this world if our aims are so separate and divergent especially as the world shrinks to a global village."
Thus, it has become imperative for every individual and educational institute to work towards the fulfillment of this vision of His Majesty the King.
HRH Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck, President of the GNH Centre Bhutan mentions;
“Although the GNH model has indeed, served us well…we do not claim that it is the best option. It has its limitations. We see it as a dynamic design that must be constantly enriched and improved with the help of people from all walks of life who bring with them immense experience and knowledge with a shared inspiration to create a better world. In this regard, we are most heartened by the interest the world has taken in our development approach.”
Motivated by visionary mandates, Sherubtse GNH Youth Club aspires to initiate awareness and social service activities in our surrounding.
Sherubtse College, the oldest and largest premier educational institute accepts the fact that the UN declared 20th March as the International Day of Happiness to be observed globally. The GNH Centre Bhutan (GNHCB) also promoted 11th November as the National Day of Happiness to pay tribute to the founder of GNH, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Propelled by these mandates, Sherubtse GNH Youth Club was founded on 5th March, 2019 by former GNH module tutor, Mr. Dorji Phuntsho, currently Assistant Lecturer in History and Mr. Leki Dorji, Student, BA in English & Dzongkha who attended the GNH Youth Leadership Workshop organized by the GNH Centre Bhutan. It was inaugurated on 20th March, 2019 coinciding with the International Happiness Day graced by Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Yezer. The club was established with support from the GNH Centre Bhutan and approved by College Management Committee (CMC). The club has sixty seven registered college students with Mr. Leki Dorji as the first Coordinator. Sherubtse GNH Youth Club propose to carry out events to mark this date which is both symbolic and important to Bhutanese. This club will also initiate local and regional important activities that are related to the GNH and further promote social and cultural cohesiveness in the region.
Sherubtse GNH Youth Clubwould function under the auspices of the GNH Centre Bhutan (GNHCB), a non-profit civil society organization under the President of Her Royal Highness Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck. It was registered under the Civil Society Organization Authority of Bhutan on 18 October 2012. The GNHCB was established as a tribute to take forward the vision and philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) as introduced by His Majesty the Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in the early 1970s. Sherubtse GNH Youth Club would support the GNHCB Led activities both of national and international program.
