Zero Waste craft skills
Craft from waste has been the heart of SJI’s Zero Waste Program since its inception, as it provides an attractive and positive pretext on how we look at waste; thus providing an innovative approach towards [...]
Visit to Trashiyangtse Zorig Chusum
One of the Lhomon Education’s (LME) endeavors is to draw upon local resources and knowledge, making it relevant to the local social and cultural values, and that of Bhutan in general. Practiced since 15th century [...]
3rd Town Hall Committee Meeting
Three youth groups from Dewathang, Menchari and Samdrup Jongkhar communities have successfully completed their Local Action Plans (LAPs) which was approved during the 2nd town hall committee meeting held on 5/8/2018. 1. Maintenance of farm [...]
Success story of SJI- System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
System of Rice Intensification for Organic Rice Production- An experience of Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative The Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative (SJI), a community-based organization that operates under the auspices of the Lhomon Society; a registered Civil Society [...]
Two-week summer retreat ended
As part of Personal and Professional Development, a group consisting of 5 members from the Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative (SJI) took part in a two-week summer retreat (Dathun) from 15th to 28th, August 2018 at Deer [...]
Building Community Initiatives
Among the three Local Action Plans (LAPs) which was reviewed and approved by the town hall committee members during its second meeting held on 5/8/2018, construction of “Rekhay Marketing Hut” to promote local products was [...]
Training of Trainers on Community Mapping
For 30 local youths of Samdrup Jongkhar, a four day (4 - 7/7/2018) training program is making them realize their roles and responsibilities with necessary skills in building community by discovering and mobilizing local resources, [...]
Enhancing Livelihood Opportunities
Successfully completed a 8 day training program on bamboo craft-cups for Menchari and Rekhay communities. The products will be available at SJI's outlet in Samdrup Jongkhar by the beginning of July, 2018.
Beyond Samdrup Jongkhar.
In 2012, SJI introduced one of the innovative approach (Zero Waste Craft) towards waste management in Bhutan through its pilot project in Samdrup Jongkhar. It has now become a livelihood for many women in Samdrup [...]
Introducing the Art of Pottery in Menchari
To support emerging women and youth entrepreneurs in the community, SJI is conducting a month long training program on traditional art - Pottery for ten local youth and women. This is expected to enhance the [...]
Conserving and Improving Biodiversity through Promotion of Organic Farming in Samdrup Jongkhar
Organic agriculture refers to a farming system that enhances soil fertility by maximizing the efficient use of local resources, while foregoing the use of agrochemicals, genetically modified organisms and the many synthetic compounds used as [...]
Conserving and Improving Biodiversity through Promotion of Organic Farming in Samdrup Jongkhar
Organic agriculture refers to a farming system that enhances soil fertility by maximizing the efficient use of local resources, while foregoing the use of agrochemicals, genetically modified organisms and the many synthetic compounds used as [...]