Punya Foundation statement
Bhutanese refugees resettled in different western countries and those still living in Nepal, in memory of those who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for Human Rights and Democracy in Bhutan have established a charity based welfare forum called, Punya Foundation. Registered in Australia, the foundation operates with a slogan of “Justice Seeking through Education and Empowerment”. It intends to assists the children of martyrs, political prisoners and vulnerable children throughout the globe. Besides assisting widows of martyrs and rendered vulnerable children, the foundation also works to preserve Bhutanese culture.
The Foundation is declaring a scholarship to assist victimised and vulnerable children with their education. This year, the scholarship shall be granted to 4 Bhutanese refugee children and 2 Nepalese children of refugee affected areas of Jhapa and Morang respectively. One of the scholarships to the Nepalese student of 10+2 shall be reserved to a disabled child. Mr. Indra Rizal, a Bhutanese blind scholar and a gold medallist from the Tribhuvan University is sponsoring a disabled candidate for the academic year 2011/2012 and 2012/2013.