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Bhutanese social entrepreneur wins Unlock Her Future Prize 2025

Nov 25, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutanese social entrepreneur wins Unlock Her Future Prize 2025

Bhutanese entrepreneur Yangchen Dolkar Dorji has won the Unlock Her Future Prize 2025 South Asia Edition for LEAD+, a venture dedicated to supporting women-led and marginalised businesses in Bhutan through funding, mentorship, and market access to build community resilience and self-reliance.

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