Interconnected initiatives toward reconciliation and cooperation.
For over three decades, the Bhutanese refugee issue has remained unresolved. Our five pillars represent a comprehensive approach — preservation, advocacy, and bridge-building toward an amicable solution.
A living repository preserving historical records, data, and written materials related to Bhutanese refugees and Bhutan-Nepal relations. The archive safeguards scholarly works, refugee publications, news archives, advocacy materials, and comprehensive population data for future generations.
A place of remembrance honoring memory, culture, and lived experiences through artifacts, photographs, and artistic expressions. The Bhutanese Refugee Historical & Cultural Complex features memorial walls, curated galleries of rare photographs, and exhibits showcasing traditional arts, crafts, and ethnic cloth weaving.
Working to establish truth on the refugee episode through research, documentation, and credible publications. Truth is essential for reconciliation. We engage in dialogue at all levels—bilateral, multilateral, and track-two diplomacy—while documenting human rights violations and advocating for justice and sustainable solutions.
Nepal and Bhutan share a continuous history of at least 1,200 years. Following recent political developments that disrupted this historically cordial relationship, the Foundation seeks to reset and strengthen bilateral relations by fostering people-to-people engagement, with a focus on cultural activities and economic cooperation.
An umbrella framework for the global Bhutanese diaspora, working toward recognition and unity. The concept of Non-Resident Bhutanese (NRB) is a key framework for achieving an amicable solution to the Bhutanese refugee issue—working toward formation and formal recognition at an appropriate time, ultimately led and managed by the diaspora themselves.
Whether through membership, volunteer work, or supporting our initiatives, your involvement helps us honor the past while building bridges for the future.