Day I: What to Expect

A team of 26 Bhutanese mental health professionals leaves today for the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼-𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, India. This program is a part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between The Pema Secretariat and NIMHANS, established to build institutional capacities, provide technical support, and enhance the quality of mental…

When people first walk through the doors of The PEMA for rehabilitation, they may not yet believe their lives can change. Some arrive after conflict with the law. Some have lost relationships, opportunities and the trust of their families. Some have been judged or rejected by society. And many do not, at first, recognise substance…

What happens when you reach out to The PEMA in a moment of fear or uncertainty? Behind the helpline and emergency emails are a layer of dedicated frontline workers, who are aptly called the “protection officers”. Sonam is one of them. She, and her colleagues, serve as the first point of contact for children and…

Today, The PEMA Secretariat and Bhutan Taekwondo Federation signed a understanding of collabration to create meaningful opportunities for young people to heal, grow, and discover their own strength through sport. Speaking at the signing, , Dasho Dechen Wangmo, highlighted the importance of the three Es — Engagement, Empowerment and Empathy in supporting individuals on their…