Youth embrace agricultural practices for the future of food sustainability : A GNH initiative towards sustainable livelihoods August 29, 2022 The GNHCB conducted a ten day agriculture workshop under the second phase of the GNH Farmers Project in July. A group of 16 enthusiastic students from the College of Language and Culture Studies, Takste took […]
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GNH and Right Livelihood Modules
2022 GNH and Right Livelihood Modules in Bhutan …
Participants will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the beauty, vibrant culture and pristine natural environment of Bhutan and learn about the experiment of Gross National Happiness at a personal, organizational, and national level. How can the vision and values of GNH translate into individual and collective action that promotes the wellbeing of all life?
GNH HAPPINESS INDEX
GNH HAPPINESS INDEX Home Uncategorized GNH HAPPINESS INDEX The GNH index is a holistic approach to measure the happiness and wellbeing of the Bhutanese population. It is a measurement tool used for policy making to increase GNH. The GNH Index is also known as the GNH Happiness Survey. It includes the nine domains, which are […]
GNH SCREENING TOOL
GNH SCREENING TOOL Home Uncategorized GNH SCREENING TOOL The GNH Screening Tool is a system that ensures all development policies and projects of Bhutan are reviewed under the lens of GNH. The GNH Screening Tool evaluates, monitors, sets goals and raises national consciousness about what conditions are conducive to the happiness and wellbeing of the people, […]
THE 9 DOMAINS OF GNH
THE 9 DOMAINS OF GNH Home What is GNH? THE 9 DOMAINS OF GNH The four pillars are further elaborated into nine domains, which articulate the different elements of GNH in detail and form the basis of GNH measurement, indices and screening tools. Living standards Education Health Environment Community Vitality Time-use Psychological well-being Good Governance […]
THE 4 PILLARS OF GNH
THE 4 PILLARS OF GNH Home What is GNH? THE 4 PILLARS OF GNH Good Governance Good Governance is a considered a pillar for happiness because it determines the conditions in which Bhutanese thrive. While policies and programs that are developed in Bhutan are generally in line with the values of GNH, there are also […]
HISTORY OF GNH
HISTORY OF GNH Home What is GNH? HISTORY OF GNH The concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) was promulgated by His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan in the early 1970s. When His Majesty spoke about GNH at the time, he questioned the prevailing measurement system that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone […]
Creative Communications Intern
Creative Communications Intern September 10, 2021 Job Title: Creative Communications Intern Organisation and Place: GNH Centre Bhutan Reports to: Programme Communications Officer and Director Start Date: 1st October, 2021 End Date: 30th April, 2022 (possibility of extension) Main Duties: The Communications person will be working for the GNH Educated Farmer Project. He/she will be required […]
Special Lecture by Royal Highness Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck
Special Lecture by Royal Highness Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck Home Statements Special Lecture by Royal Highness Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck 14th February 2012 at Ryukyu University, Kyoto, Japan. On Gross National Happiness: Bhutan’s Development Philosophy It is with honor and pleasure that I bring to you the warm greetings of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal […]
Educated GNH Farmers Project in partnership with Sterling College, USA
Educated GNH Farmers Project in partnership with Sterling College, USA Home Updates Educated GNH Farmers Project in partnership with Sterling College, USA The GNH Centre Bhutan aims to re-ignite youth interest in agriculture, by combining ecological farming opportunities with a GNH leadership training so that a new generation of “GNH Educated Farmers” can begin to […]