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The Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF) observed the ????????????? ????? ??? (???) in collaboration with the Department of Youth and Sports (DYS) under the Ministry of Education (MoE) with support from UNICEF. Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, the President of YDF graced the event as the Guest of Honour. Her Royal Highness (HRH) Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, Vice President of YDF, the members of the royal family, ministers and dignitaries from different agencies and board members of YDF also attended the programme. On the auspicious event, the Ministry of Education paid a tribute honouring Her Majesty for her engagement and contribution towards the children and youth of Bhutan. Also, a heartfelt song was dedicated to Her Majesty and the felicitations were presented from young people across Bhutan. Coinciding with the IYD, Her Majesty launched the ????????? ?????????? ??????????? ?????? (????), an online database developed by YDF for youth volunteer organizations and groups scattered around the country with support from UNICEF. This online portal aims to establish real-time data on youth volunteers and their activities as well as the problems and limitation they face. Moreover, it will enhance the capacity of planners and policy makers as well as concerned agencies and civil society organizations to work with youth volunteers in effectively addressing the concerns and aspirations of our youth. As a part of the programme, a banner (art/slogan) competition on the IYD themed ‘???????????? ???? ???????’ was held whereby 8 different youth groups took part in the competition. A cash prize of Nu.10, 000/- (Ten thousand only) was awarded to the winner of the banner competition. Her Majesty also made a donation of Science Lab Equipment to the Ministry of Education, which will be given to 50 schools identified by the ministry across the country.
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