Tarayana Foundation, already transforming thousands of lives through its initiatives, is now looking to embrace technological solutions. The Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology will collaborate with the Tarayana Foundation, focusing on Generative Tech Education literacy, protecting the authenticity of Tarayana agri-products, and dialogues and exchange programmes. The college president shared these plans yesterday during Her Majesty Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck’s visit to the college.
The president presented the potential of technology and innovation in empowering rural communities, such as using blockchain to certify the quality, origin, and authenticity of Bhutanese crafts like pottery and textiles.
She added that for financial inclusion, they plan to partner with the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan to educate communities on financial literacy, crowdfunding platforms, and donations to support rural start-up projects.
Similarly, Tarayana club members shared a willingness to innovate such technologies.
Sonam Tashi Yangzom, a club member said, “Henceforth, GCIT Tarayana Club would like to collaborate with Tarayana Foundation by bringing up a new innovative idea that is Tech and Tarayana which will uphold the value of promoting and improving the education system in Bhutan and also bringing growth in the tech industry.”
Kinley Dorji, another club member said, “As said by the president, the club is planning to work on the Tech and Tarayana idea which will focus on improving the tech related industries.”
The 47-member Tarayana club of the college has been engaged in various projects. From waste segregation to voluntary services outside their campus, the club continues to deliver compassionate services aligned with the Tarayana Foundation.
Tarayana Club Advisor Yeshi Tshering said, “As it is really cold here during the winter, the Tarayana Foundation installed washing machines in the hostels. It has benefitted a lot. Moreover, we have other projects and whenever we have programmes in the college, we are offering our service.”
Sonam Tashi Yangzom added that “Joining Tarayana has been a great opportunity for me as I got to learn about being compassionate at the same time taking action upholding the value of compassion. That’s the main aim and vision of our Tarayana Club.”
Her Majesty, in her address, praised the innovation, energy, and deep sense of purpose evident on campus.
Her Majesty reminded students of the role the Tarayana clubs play in operationalising compassion.
“The Tarayana Club and the Tarayana family stands for compassion. We stand for compassion and make it operational. This is our mission. Let me just say that it has always been my hope, my wish and prayer that the service the Tarayana delivers today will no longer be required in the near future, and then we can redefine ourselves to serve our people as and when they need our service.”
Her Majesty will be visiting Tarayana clubs across the country.
Kelzang Chhophyel
Edited by Tshering Zam
