On this joyous day, The PEMA Secretariat joins the nation in offering heartfelt prayers for the long life, good health and happiness of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty's boundless compassion and tireless service continue to inspire hope in every Bhutanese heart. This year, Bhutan marks the day with a historic offering: 108 Jangchub…

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 Bhutan continues to strengthen its response to substance use through evidence-based prevention, quality treatment and sustained recovery support. Nearly 40 officials from MoESD, RBP, PEMA Rehab and The PEMA Secretariat completed an online, instructor-led Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Universal Prevention Curriculum…

This week, for 𝐏𝐄𝐌𝐀 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧, we are featuring quotes from Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck’s address at the closing of the 4th PEMA Symposium this week. Her Majesty’s words were full of wisdom, compassion and deep concern for the wellbeing of our people. Through this series, we hope to remind ourselves why we…

𝐆𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 When a family is in trouble, help shouldn't be a long journey away. That is the promise behind Gewog Protection Services. The PEMA Secretariat has completed induction training for its first cohort of Gewog Administration Officers (GAOs) from Paro, Chukha, Haa and Samtse. They will now identify, assess and manage protection cases…

When a child is in distress, help should never be too far away. Inspired by the vision of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen to build a responsive system of child protection, the Gewog Protection Services brings child protection closer to the communities where support is needed most. In collaboration with the rcscbhutan, the PEMA Secretariat is…

10th October, 2026