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The GNH Centre Bhutan aims to re-ignite youth interest in agriculture, by combining ecological farming opportunities with a GNH leadership training

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The GNH Centre Bhutan aims to re-ignite youth interest in agriculture, by combining ecological farming opportunities with a GNH leadership training so that a new generation of “GNH Educated Farmers” can begin to view such livelihoods as part of a desirable and sustainable future for themselves, and their communities. In partnership with the Sterling College, USA the Centre aims to use the EcoGather Initiative platform to educate Bhutanese youth about the Wellbeing Economy, as well as the four pillars and nine domains of GNH. It is hoped this new collaboration will inspire young people to take up interest in practical farming approaches that will lead to financial security and peak their interest in farming as a viable and sustainable business.

With the recent COVID-19 pandemic situation, Bhutan has limited the import of food products when the borders were sealed off to curb the rates of rising infection cases. This  was an opportunity for youth and farmers to take farming seriously and better understand the importance of their role in contributing to the nation’s economy.

To address food scarcity and complement the government’s efforts in promoting agricultural practices, youth unemployment and the issues related to the farming sector in Bhutan, the GNH Centre Bhutan is partnering with Sterling College’s new EcoGather Initiative. The partnership comes at an opportune time and the two year partnership will focus on combining GNH leadership training and  ecological farming initiatives. The project will include  rural women and unemployed youth as the main beneficiaries of this project.

The GNH Centre Bhutan is one of five partners supported by Sterling College under the Egogather Initiative. The Ecogather Initiative is a collaborative and transformative learning network dedicated to the regeneration of ecosystems, communities, and economies. It is designed to help communities navigate the ecological crises and social challenges driven by extractive approaches to meeting human needs. 

Bhutan experienced successful accelerated economic development activities for the last few years under the mindful values of Gross National Happiness by ensuring our natural resources are not abused at the risk of economic development. Despite the success, a large portion of Bhutan’s population is still dependent on agriculture for their livelihood and financial sustenance, so ensuring the sustainability of the country’s food and nutrition sector is very important. Bhutan also imports a large part of its food from neighbouring India while still promoting agricultural activities within the nation. 

Under this unique effort to promote agricultural efforts, GNH Centre Bhutan, the Maati-Paani-Asha Center in India, FrontLine Farming of Colorado, the Puerto Rico Trust for Science, Research and Technology, and The Center for an Agricultural Economy in Vermont are working together to share experiences and create a new narrative. Through EcoGather, the five communities will be working to recover community-centered agriculture practices. Also, it will enable us to compare the strategies, challenges, and successes in building transformative communities and food systems.  

About Sterling College

Sterling College is a place-based, liberal arts institution that advances ecological thinking and action (ET&A) through affordable, experiential learning that prepares people to be knowledgeable, skilled, and responsible leaders in the communities in which they live. The College’s areas of curricular focus include agriculture, ecology, and education. Sterling recognizes that life on this planet is threatened by a worsening climate emergency of our own making and complicated by interlocking environmental and social crises. Our approach to addressing these challenges is grounded in ecological sensitivity, a deep commitment to equity, enduring empathy, and experiential education, the combination of which offers our best hope for transforming relationships within the natural world.

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ABOUT THE PROJECT


Under the EcoGather initiative, the GNHCB will be starting an oyster mushroom farm based in Bumthang. The project is aimed to engage and encourage youth to lead their own micro-business ideas; integrate entrepreneurship and education; promote local initiatives and build a stronger community. With the help of the national mushroom center, youths will be trained in growing oyster mushrooms.


The project will focus on merging GNH and leadership aspects with the mushroom farming. Given the food shortage issues faced during the pandemic, it has become imperative that Bhutan become food sufficient and our youth understand the important role of farming as a viable business. To integrate GNH values, life skills and leadership training that will enhance
livelihood opportunities

ABOUT THE ECOGATHER INITIATIVE


The GNH Centre Bhutan is collaborating with the EcoGather Initiative, in partnership with Sterling College, USA . The two year project will focus on combining GNH leadership training and ecological farming initiatives. 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.

FACILITIES ACCOMODATION & MEALS


Project is located in Dewaling Bumthang, all accomocation and meals in Dewaling Bumthang will be provided by the GNH Centre Bhutan

 

TRAININGS


All trainings opportunities are free of cost and will be facilitated by:

  • GNH Centre Bhutan
  • National Mushroom Centre and Agriculture Research and Development Centre, (Wengkhar), MoAF
  • Oyster Mushroom Center, (Thangbi, Bumthang)
  • EcoGather Initiative and other relevant partners

 

FACILITIES

  • Conference hall
  • Meditation hall
  • Guest room
  • Hostels
  • Kitchen
  • Mushroom shed
Duration :3-6 months
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The GNH Centre Bhutan aims to re-ignite youth interest in agriculture, by combining ecological farming opportunities with a GNH leadership training

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