PROJECT 3: GNH FARMERS PROJECT

About the Project

The GNH Centre Bhutan partners with Sterling College, USA, under the EcoGather Initiative on the GNH Farmers Project for two years. This project is the first of its kind that introduces farming as one of the elements in bringing “GNH in Action”. The project aims to translate GNH values through farming activities. The project will also focus on combining GNH leadership training and ecological farming initiatives. Through this project, the youth will be engaged and encourage leading their own micro-business ideas; integrate entrepreneurship and education; promote local initiatives and build a stronger community.

The GNHCB is one of five partners under the Ecogather Initiative, and will contribute towards the study, strategies, challenges, and successes in building transformative communities and food systems.These partnerships come at an opportune time when Bhutan is promoting youth engagement in agricultural activities - as a viable business module for livelihood opportunities. The two-year partnership will focus on combining GNH leadership and ecological farming initiatives.

Project Snapshot:


Start Date

2021

End Date

2023

No. of programme

2

No. of youth trained

27

2021: Youth learn GNH values through farming activities.

2022: Youth embrace agricultural practices for the future of food sustainability

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PROJECT 3: GNH FARMERS PROJECT

The GNH Youth Leadership Program (GYLP) is an annual workshop designed for the national youths from various colleges of Bhutan. The annual GYLP is a leadership workshop that is intended to groom, guide and make participants realize their potential as future leaders. The workshop is participatory, promotes dialogue and a key objective is to deepen the practical understanding of GNH values along with compassion and wisdom. The participants will also be exposed to the conditions pertaining to employment and leadership. The programme will promote the traditional and cultural knowledge and skills as per the values of Driglam Namzha.