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Preserving Truth
The Archive
A dedicated repository housing rare artifacts, scholarly works on Bhutan, publications from refugee organizations, newspaper clippings, advocacy materials, and comprehensive data on the refugee population.
Honoring the legacy of Bhutanese refugees while promoting reconciliation and cultural connection between Bhutan and Nepal.
Bhutan Nepal Foundation
The Bhutan Nepal Foundation (BNF) is a nonprofit organization with its head office based in Nepal. The objective of the Foundation is to preserve and promote the historical and cultural relationship between Bhuta and Nepal and to preserve the history, experiences, and legacy of Bhutanese refugees in Nepal.
The Foundation's head office is located in Daijan-11, Mechinagar Municipality, Jhapa, adjoining the Laxminaryan Devasthan (Mandir). Its associated offices are located in Bhutan, India, and overseas countries where the Bhutanese diaspora resides. The Foundation also maintains a Bhutanese refugee museum, an archive, and efficient studios or apartments that researchers and spiritual practitioners may rent for short-term residence.
The Foundation is chaired by Dr. D. N. S. Dhakal and supported by a small group of dedicated subscribed members. Eventually, the it be managed by active members from Bhutan and Nepal, as well as members of the globally dispersed Bhutanese diaspora, under the rubric of Non-Resident Bhutanese (NRB).
Dr. Dhakal also serves as the Acting President of Bhutan National Democratic Party (BNDP) and has worked in over thirty countries as an international consultant on Public Finance and Project Appraisal and Risk Management. He holds a bachelor degree in engineering (India) and multiple masters' degrees and a PhD from the United States of America.
The ideas for the Bhutan Nepal Foundation (BNF) and the Bhutanese Refugee Historical & Cultural Complex (BRHCC) originated from Dr. D. N. S. Dhakal, who had been active for refugee advocacy. The long-term management structure and ownership of the existing facilities are described in his book, Bhutan: A Memoir of Refugee Struggle and Suggestions for an Amicable Resolution.
Together, these pillars promote reconciliation, understanding, and cooperation among Bhutan, Nepal, and the Bhutanese diaspora worldwide.
A dedicated repository housing rare artifacts, scholarly works on Bhutan, publications from refugee organizations, newspaper clippings, advocacy materials, and comprehensive data on the refugee population.
The Bhutanese Refugee Historical & Cultural Complex features stone walls with carved names of martyrs, three photo galleries of rare photographs, and showcases of arts and artifacts including ethnic cloth weaving from the refugee camps.
Through research, documentation, and credible publications, we work to establish truth on the refugee episode. Truth is essential for national reconciliation, dialogue, and constructive diplomacy.
Promoting trust and mutual understanding through cultural exchanges, religious tourism, and commercial engagement between the people of Bhutan and Nepal.
An umbrella organization working toward formal recognition by Bhutan and host countries worldwide, ultimately led and managed by the global Bhutanese diaspora.
Join as a member to help preserve history, promote dialogue, and advance reconciliation.
Hear directly from our founder as he shares his vision for the Bhutan Nepal Foundation, the significance of preserving refugee history, and the path toward reconciliation.
Dr. Dhakal discusses the five pillars of the Foundation's work and the concept of Non-Resident Bhutanese (NRB) as a framework for an amicable solution to the Bhutanese refugee issue.
An extensive interview exploring the multiple facets of the Foundation's mission, advocacy work, and the historical context of the Bhutanese refugee crisis.
Dr. Dhakal provides deeper insights into the topics covered throughout this website, offering a comprehensive understanding of the Foundation's objectives and impact.
A living memorial in Jhapa, Nepal — preserving three decades of history through stone walls carved with martyrs' names, rare photographs, and artifacts from the refugee camps.
Memorial Monument
The Complex
Cultural Artifacts
Photo Galleries
Archives
Mechinagar W11, Dhaijan
Jhapa, Koshi Province, Nepal
Museum & Archive Building
Research Residency Studios
Open for researchers, scholars,
and spiritual practitioners
Whether through membership, volunteer work, or supporting our initiatives, your involvement helps us honor the past while building bridges for the future.