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Message from the Chairperson

OYE is working to help the youth to have gainful employment and reach their full potential. So, that they can live a meaningful life with dignity, integrity, and self-worth.

About the Chairman

Dasho Ugen Tsechup is the chairperson of the Organization for Youth Empowerment, succeeding his brother Lyonpo Sangye Ngedup.

Dasho has served and continues to serve in various high-level public posts. Dasho serves as the chairman of the Singye Groups of Companies and Zimdra Pvt. Ltd, President of Bhutan Football Federation, Honorary Consul General of Thailand and served as the president of Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Dasho has contributed immensely to the private sector development of the country.

Former President Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup handing over the OYE to Dasho Ugen Tsechup

Message from Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup

Hon’ble Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup is the founder and patron of the Bhutan Jamchong Thuendrel Foundation. His Excellency served as the former Prime Minister of Bhutan for two terms (1999 -2000 and 2005 – 2006).

Bhutan Jamchong Thuendrel Foundation was established on 28th February 2018. A local initiative, BJTF functions as the Bhutanese chapter to the South Asia Foundation (SAF).

Our primary focus are youth that are school-going, enrolled in Technical Training Institutes, or those that have entered the labour market and experience difficulty in finding meaningful employment.

DISCLAIMER:
Organization for Youth Empowerment (OYE) was formerly known as Bhutan Jamchong Thuendrel Foundation (BJTF). The change of name was incorporated from March 2021 upon concurring approval from the Civil Society Organization Authority (CSOA).

We are closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19. Please visit PMO or Ministry of Health for more information.

Educate and inform students on Relevant Labour Market information.

A video Advocacy for the general public to raise awareness and bring about a positive outlook on skilled jobs. The video promoted advocacy is to respect, encourage and motivate people to take up skilled vocational jobs.

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUCEMENT

Madanjeet Singh Scholarship for LLM Program at UAP, Dhaka (2025)

August 14, 2024 Scholarship

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) aims to be a regional center…

Scholarship for PGD in Journalism

June 03, 2024 Scholarship

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Center of South Asian Journalism (UMCSAJ) at Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai has invited applications for…

Scholarship Announcement

May 07, 2024 Scholarship

FELLOWSHIP FOR MASTERS COURSE M.Tech

Two Day Retreat of the BOT Members

November 18, 2024

A two-day retreat was conducted at Olathangka Hotel Paro from 15-16 November 2024. During the retreat, the BOT members and…

20th Board Meeting

October 16, 2024

The 20th Board meeting was convened on 16 October 2024. Out of 10 members, 7 attended in person, 2 online.…

July 09, 2024

From right: Ms. Nyema Zam (Founder/CEO, SAMUH), Mr. Nima Gyeltshen (ED, OYE), Ms. Deki Yangden (PO,OYE) The Executive Director and…

Basic Administrative/ Finance Management Training

July 02, 2024

2 days of training in Basic Administrative / Finance Management organized by OYE, consultation by Mr. Pema Gyalpo at OYE…

UN Resident with the Australian Himalayan Foundation

CSO Capacity Development Training

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Student Testimonial

Obtaining a Post Graduation Diploma from one of the best journalism College in South Asia has been worthwhile. Currently working for a South Asian Television Station in Noida (Zee Media ...

Ms. Saraswati

PGD in Journalism

The two years of studies from July 2014 to June 2016 had been fun and very educative with friends from India and other SAF countries.

Mr. Deepak Acharya

M.Tech Green Energy Technology

I graduated in 2002 and worked for the past decades in various organizations from ABD projects to Corporations and Private Organization and gained good knowledge and experiences in my professional ...

Mr. Sonam Tobgay

Civil Engineer

The course was challenging and hectic with weekly in-campus publication besides daily practical and theoretical assignments that keeps engaged all the time, which I took as a burden then.

Mr. Tshering Namgyal

Kuensel

Namgay Wangchuk Qualifications: BBA-LL. B and LLM CID No. 11007001169 Contact No. +97517994330 Mail Id: namgaythimphu@gmail.com I’m currently working under the Anti-Corruption Commission of Bhutan as an Integrity Promotion Officer. ...

Namgay Wangchuk

Mr. Lobzang Dorji, a recipient of the South Asia Foundation (SAF) Fellowship, demonstrated exceptional academic prowess and leadership during his Master’s in South Asian Studies at Pondicherry Central University. Mr. ...

Lobzang Dorji

I am incredibly grateful to have received the Mandanjeet Singh Scholarship and proud to be a SAF beneficiary. My name is Anisha Ghalley, and I graduated with a degree in ...

Anisha Ghalley

I have been truly blessed to have received the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh scholarship to pursue my M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering and Management from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka ...

Choki Zam

Hello, I am Rajesh Gurung from Bhutan and I was a student of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, ...

Rajesh Gurung

I, Tashi Pelden, proudly attests to the successful completion of my Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights from the University of Asia Pacific, Dhakha, from 2019 to 2020. This ...

Tashi Pelden

I am deeply grateful for the Madanjeet Singh scholarship, which has been instrumental in shaping my journey as an artist. Getting my Art degree from Beacon House National University in ...

Pem Lham

I am honored to have received the Mandanjeet Singh Scholarship and humbled to be a SAF beneficiary. I graduated with a degree in Visual Communication Design from Beacon House National ...

Choney Pelzang

The mail informing me that I had been selected as one of the scholarship recipients was the most beautiful moment in my life. Working as a sales associate in a ...

Sherub Wangmo

My name is Lobzang Zangpo, I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) from Beacon House National University Lahore, Pakistan 2015-2019. I am incredibly thankful to have received ...

Lobzang Zangpo

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Room # G3, Singye Building – Near Golden Roots Hotel (Opposite Jigme Losel School) Gonor Lam,
Chubachu, Thimphu-11001, Bhutan
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Mobile: +975 17871411
Email: bhutanoye@gmail.com | Website: www.bhutanoye.org