Subgrantee Profiles
Advancing digital democracy and inclusive civic participation across South Asia
Bhutan
Meet the Minds Driving Impact

Bhutan Transparency Initiative (BTI)
Bhutan Transparency Initiative works to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance by supporting anti-corruption efforts, citizen reporting mechanisms, and public awareness on integrity and ethical practices.
Area of Work:
- Anti-corruption
- Governance Transparency

Journalists' Association of Bhutan
Journalists’ Association of Bhutan (JAB) is a non-profit organization that works to promote a free, ethical, and professional journalism sector in Bhutan by supporting journalists, safeguarding media freedom and the right to information, and providing training, advocacy, and professional development opportunities for media practitioners.
Area of Work:
- Media development

Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy
Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD) works to strengthen democracy in Bhutan by promoting media literacy, civic engagement, and public awareness. It uses media as a tool to educate and empower youth and communities on issues such as governance, education, environment, and social development.
Area of Work:
- Media Literacy
- Civic Engagement

Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Special Children and Youth
Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Special Children and Youth provides vocational training, life skills education, and employment support to young persons with disabilities in Bhutan so they can become self-reliant and participate in society with dignity.
Area of Work:
- Disability Empowerment
- Vocational Training