Thematic Groups
The civil society in Bhutan is segregated into eight thematic groups based on their mandate and core functions. Each thematic group is led by a coordinator who is also a member of the BCSN and updates their respective groups on the outcomes of the BCSN meetings and follows up on responsibilities and tasks assigned to them. The thematic groups are as follows:
1. Arts and Culture
Civil Society Organizations:
- Film Association of Bhutan
- Music of Bhutan Research Centre
- Ogyen Choling Foundation
- Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
- VAST Bhutan
2. Education & Youth Development
Civil Society Organizations:
- Bhutan Youth Development Fund
- Centre for Research on Bhutanese Society
- Loden Foundation
- Menjong Foundation
- Organization for Youth Empowerment
- Phuentsholing Sports Association
3. Environment & Climate Change
Civil Society Organizations:
- Bhutan Taxi Association
- Bhutan Ecological Society
- Clean Bhutan
- Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN)
- Tarayana Foundation
4. Health & sanitation
Civil Society Organizations:
- Bhutan Kidney Foundation
- Bhutan Toilet Organization
- Bhutan Cancer Society
- Bumthang Health Association
- Bhutan Stroke Foundation
- Lhak-sam
5. Gender & vulnerable groups
Civil Society Organizations:
- Ability Bhutan Society
- Bhutan Network for Empowering Women (BNEW)
- Disabled People’s Organization of Bhutan
- Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Special Children
- Nazhoen Lamtoen
- Pel Dukdraling Foundation
- Phensem Parents Support Group
- Respect Educate Nurture Empower Women (RENEW)
- Royal Society for Senior Citizens
6. Good governance, media & democracy
Civil Society Organizations:
- Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy
- Bhutan Media Foundation
- Bhutan Transparency Initiative
- Evaluation Association Of Bhutan
- Guide Association of Bhutan
- Journalists Association of Bhutan
7. Socio-economic development & livelihoods
Civil Society Organizations:
- Association of Bhutanese Industries
- Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO)
- Bhutan Association of Women Entrepreneurs
- Construction Association of Bhutan
- Financial Institutions Association of Bhutan
- Handicrafts Association of Bhutan
- Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan
- Lhomom/Sandrup Jongkhar Initiative
- SAARC Business Association of Home Based Workers (SABAH Bhutan)
- Gyalyum Charitable Trust Fund
8. Wellbeing
Civil Society Organizations:
- Barnyard Bhutan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
- Bhutan Animal Rescue and Care
- Chithuen Phendhey Association
- Duedroi Rangwang Zhidey Tshogchung
- GNH Centre Bhutan
- Jangsa Animal Saving Trust
- Royal Society for Protection and Care of Animals