Honoring the legacy of Bhutanese refugees while promoting reconciliation and cultural connection between Bhutan and Nepal.
The Bhutan Nepal Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural relationship between Bhutan and Nepal.
We honor the history, experiences, and legacy of Bhutanese refugees while working toward reconciliation, understanding, and cooperation among Bhutan, Nepal, and the Bhutanese diaspora worldwide.
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.
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
Photo Galleries
Heritage Collection
Mechinagar W11, Dhaijan
Jhapa, Koshi Province, Nepal
Museum & Archive Building
Research Residency Studios
Open for researchers, scholars,
and spiritual practitioners
The Bhutan Nepal Foundation is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Conference, "Preserving Heritage, Building Futures: New Approaches to Refugee Cultural Identity", to be held on March 15-17, 2025, in...
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