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.