Giving Back

Tarayana Foundation, Bhutan

Tarayana's mission is to help the vulnerable and disadvantaged help themselves, with the goal of creating a happy and poverty-free Bhutan. The foundation looks at life through the eyes of the most vulnerable people, understanding their dreams, and providing means for them to reach out to achieve those dreams.

Tarayana Foundation was established in 2003 by Her Majesty the Queen, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, as a potential solution to the problems of the disadvantaged that she witnessed first hand during her tours to the remote corners of the nation.

Despite the pro-poor development strategy of the government, small communities in far flung areas are still lagging behind. The Foundation was established to help these communities achieve self sufficiency through small and targeted interventions.

Tarayana Foundation is a non-profit organization, wholeheartedly working to uplift and enhance the lives of people in rural communities in Bhutan. The Foundation complements and supplements the efforts of the Royal Government in poverty reduction by espousing the national goal, Bhutan 2020: A Vision for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness.