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Our Vision
A vibrant and thoughtful democracy for the people of Bhutan, supported by strong educational practices and effective social services.
Our Values
We support cooperation and partnership within the Foundation and with our external partners. We promote honesty and transparent dialogue. We are passionate about encouraging learning at all levels. We are devoted to fostering best practices across the organization. We are committed to our duciary responsibility and to our stakeholders both in Canada and in Bhutan.
Our Mission
The Bhutan Canada Foundation (BCF) works to further the development of Bhutan and its people through programs that impact its educational and social institutions. We achieve our goals through partnerships with the people of Bhutan, carrying on a long-standing tradition of Canadian and Bhutanese knowledge exchange, cooperation and goodwill.
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Sam Blyth
Staff
Executive Director Nancy Strickland BHUTAN OFFICE Education Manager Meena Subba
Ofce & Liaison Manager Karma Tshering Transportation & Ofce Assistant Nima Dorji Chief of Hospitality Pushpa Chertrie
TORONTO OFFICE Managing Director, North America Kristen Scott Program Associate Jenna Therrien
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Our Programs
Educational Advisement
BCF provides advisory services to Bhutanese students pursuing studies at Canadian post-secondary institutions, as well as Bhutanese professionals attending study tours and conferences in Canada.
Resource Supply
BCF works with global partners and individual donors to send educational supplies and books to schools in rural Bhutan.
Teach in Bhutan
BCF works in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in Bhutan to recruit highly qualied native-Englishspeaking teachers to work in public schools across the country, where they help to address a teacher shortage of nearly 1,000. BCF teachers have an incredible impact in the classroom where they encourage English language literacy and comprehension and bring problem solving, critical thinking, and innovation to the forefront of educational practice. www.teachinbhutan.org
Student Scholars
BCF works in partnership with Blyth Academy to provide full scholarships to high-achieving Bhutanese youth to complete secondary education in Canada.
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B H U TA N
directly impacted
7,800 students
1 international symposium
on Educating for Sustainable Happiness held
2,000 books
4 scholarships
9 school development projects funded Projects funded in 2012 include: Creating a beautifying a school music school campus program
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The Bhutan Canada Foundation is funded through the generous support of individuals, foundations and organizations. Your donation will make an immediate impact in the lives of Bhutanese youth.
720 Bathurst Street, Suite 411, Toronto, ON M5S 2R4 Phone: (416) 572 3767 Email: info@bhutancanada.org Post Box 201, Thimphu, Bhutan Phone: 975 2 32210 Charitable Organization Number: 817719891RR0001
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