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The Tarayana Foundation (Dzongkha: ཏཱ་ར་ཡ་ན་གཞི་ཚོགས།།) formally launched on May 4, 2003, by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, then the Crown Prince, and operates as a non-governmental organization in Bhutan under the patronage of Her Majesty The Queen Mother, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.[1]The foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities in Bhutan, particularly those in remote and rural areas. Its mission is to promote sustainable development, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance the well-being of the people it serves.[2]
Aims and Objectives
[edit]Community Development: Tarayana Foundation uplifts rural communities by providing access to basic amenities such as clean water, sanitation, healthcare, and education. It also supports income-generating activities to improve livelihoods. [3]
Cultural Preservation: The foundation places a strong emphasis on preserving Bhutan's rich cultural heritage. It supports traditional arts, crafts, and practices, ensuring that they are passed down to future generations.[4]
Education and Empowerment: The Tarayana Foundation runs various educational programs aimed at empowering individuals, especially women and children. These programs include scholarships, vocational training, and adult literacy classes.[5]
Environmental Sustainability: The foundation is committed to environmental conservation and promotes sustainable practices such as organic farming, reforestation, and waste management.[6]
Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation: In times of natural disasters, the foundation plays a crucial role in providing immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation support to affected communities.
Vision, Mission, Motto, and Core Values
[edit]Vision: A happy and prosperous Bhutan.[7]
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.[1]
Motto: Service from the Heart.[1]
Core Values: Compassion, Dignity, and Integrity.[1]
Notable Initiatives:
[edit]Mobile Clinics: Tarayana Foundation operates mobile health clinics to provide medical services to remote areas where healthcare facilities are scarce.[8] The organization’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services began in 1999 when its Founding President witnessed children in Nagor suffering from deformities.[8] In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Foundation organized surgical camps between 2004 and 2019, supported by local and international medical professionals.[8]
These annual camps provided corrective surgeries for congenital conditions such as cleft lips and palates, as well as injuries caused by burns, animal attacks, and accidents.[8] Over 18 surgical camps, 1,990 patients were screened, and 1,012 underwent life-changing surgeries—765 by Surgicorp International, 207 by Smile Asia, and 49 by the Duang-Keow Foundation.[8] The final program was conducted in 2019, after which the initiative was successfully transitioned to the Ministry of Health.[8]
Community Schools: The foundation has established community schools in rural areas to ensure that children have access to quality education.[9]
Cultural Festivals: The Tarayana organizes cultural festivals to celebrate and preserve Bhutan's unique traditions and customs.[10]
Microfinance Programs: The foundation offers microfinance services to support small-scale entrepreneurs, particularly women, in starting or expanding their businesses. [11]
Impacts
[edit]Since its inception, the Tarayana Foundation has made significant strides in improving the quality of life for many Bhutanese people. Its holistic approach to development, which integrates social, cultural, and environmental dimensions, has earned it widespread recognition and support both within Bhutan and internationally.[12]
The foundation's work is a testament to the Bhutanese philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH), which prioritizes the well-being of people and the environment over mere economic growth.[13] Through its various initiatives, the Tarayana Foundation continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those it serves, embodying the spirit of compassion and community that is central to Bhutanese culture.[12]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]The National Order of Merit (Gold): In recognition of outstanding service and contribution in the upliftment of the poorest and vulnerable communities of Bhutan, Tarayana Foundation was awarded the National Order of Merit (Gol), during the 109th National Day celebration.[14]
Silver Award Winner 2021: World Habitat, an international charity organization awarded the Silver award to Tarayana Foundation's Integrated Community Development for Poverty Reduction programme.[14]
Smiles Asia Philanthropic Visionary Award: The Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck was awarded the Smile Asia Philanthropic Visionary Award for her contributions to transforming the lives of thousands in Bhutan.[14]
Pope Francis Charity and Leadership Award: The Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck was awarded with the Pope Francis Charity and Leadership Award by Caritas in Veritate International at a ceremony in New York City on October 22.[14] The award was offered in recognition of the work that the Tarayana Foundation was doing under the Queen Mother's leadership in uplifting the lives of the remote communities in Bhutan.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Tarayana Foundation. "About Us". Tarayana Foundation. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "Tarayana Foundation | LinkedIn".
- ^ "Tarayana Foundation to assist govt towards achieving sustainable agrifood system". 11 September 2024.
- ^ Tarayana Foundation. "Annual Report 2019" (PDF). Tarayana Foundation. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Tarayana Foundation. "Empowering Through Education". Tarayana Foundation. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Equator Initiative. "Tarayana Foundation". Equator Initiative. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Tarayana Foundation. "About the Foundation". Tarayana Foundation. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Surgical Camps-Tarayana Foundation". Tarayana Foundation. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "Comprehensive Community Development for Poverty Alleviation". 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Tayana Foundation-Bhutan Echoes". Bhutan Echoes. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "Tarayana Foundation to assist govt towards achieving sustainable agrifood system". 21 February 2020.
- ^ a b Choki, Sonam. "Tarayana Foundation: Reassuring Hope and Rebuilding Lives". Bhutan Today. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Tarayana Foundation. "Tarayana Foundation — NGO from Bhutan". DevelopmentAid. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Tarayana Foundation,https://www.tarayanafoundation.org/about/about-us/(last visited Mar7,2025)