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UNICEF Bhutan commits to scalable and lasting impact for all children

ཟླ་༧ 26, 2025 6 mins read
UNICEF Bhutan commits to scalable and lasting impact for all children

In a single word, I would describe my initial experience as ‘overwhelmed’. I was overwhelmed by the beauty of Bhutan as the plane glided through mountains and landed at an airport. My connection with Bhutan dates back to 1978 when I first visited the country as a student, admiring the nation’s unique approach to happiness and environmental harmony. Today, what I see is far beyond imagination. The

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