The Global Bhutanese Organization-GBO is holding its 3rd Annual Convention 2023 in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, this year, on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The event is jointly being hosted by the Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh-BCAP, Himalayan Foundation-USA, Omkar Pariwar Pittsburgh, Kirat Rai Yayokha Pittsburh, S & K Education Center and, supported by the other local organizations.
To spearhead and accomplish the task of holding this convention, GBO has formed the Convention Program Organizing Committee at the State & National level led by DB Rai, Mitra Subedi, Khara Timsina, TB Gurung, Jiwan Pradhan, TR Yamphu Rai, Sancha Man Rai, Biswaz Gurung, Denzome Sampang, Chandra Sitaula, Bhagat Rai, Binay Luitel, Anita Sharma, Lilly Subba, Parma Rizal, BB Poudyel, Migmar Tamang, Kubir Tiwari, Som Dhakal, Jhalak Adhikari, Ashok Gurung, Bhim Gurung, Taran Tiwari, Bishnu Khadka, Ganga Tiwari, Harka Subba, Draupadi Pradhan, Shiva L Dahal, Indra Gurung, Deepak Giri, Shanta Monger, Arjun Pradhan, Janga Kalikotey, Mukesh Gurung, Jagannath Adhikari, Ranjit Pradhan, and Anand Bista.
The Convention Program Organizing Committee will reach out to community organizations, local government representatives, business entrepreneurs, donors, artists, and community members through various means with its program detail and invitation for the convention as early as possible for the initial promotion of the event.
The Event attractions are:
- GBO Project Presentation
- Annual Reporting
- Fundraising for Refugee Children’s Education
- Nutrition, Healthcare, and GBO relief support programs under operation in Bhutanese Refugee camps. The Refugee Camps include Beldangi, Damak, and Pathari Sansischare.
- GBO Countries, States, and Cities updates
- Cultural Presentation by our emerging Bhutanese & Nepalese artists
- Honoring GBO’s donors, partnering organizations, volunteers, sponsors, State host activities, and more.
Our Services:
GBO has been facilitating financial and resource support for Early Childhood Education Program, ECDC Beldangi, Shree Batika Bal Bikash Kendra, Pathari Sanischare Camp, healthcare service, disaster management & relief support programs since 2020. The eight resettled Bhutanese Communities, in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, The UK, and the USA has made this project possible.
So far, GBO has funded over 13 million Nepalese Rupees for humanitarian projects operating in the camps with the help of consolidated generous contributions from its partnering organizations, stakeholders, donors, and every individual. After the resettlement of Bhutanese refugees, this is the first time in history, more than sixty profit & Non-profit, including faith-based and community organizations, have come together to support the project. In addition, many individuals have supported the project financially.
Current Projects under Operation:
- Early childhood education to 300 children ages 3-7 years going in 2 schools; namely ECDC Beldangi and Shree Batika Bal Bikash Kendra School in Pathari Sanischare camp. Grades include playgroup, Nursery, Kindergarten, and Grade I. The operation of this project has employed twenty-two working staff.
- Children Nutrition Program.
- Health Care.
- Provided relief support to many vulnerable families during disaster and grieving situations in camp on various occasions.
We’re so grateful to all partnering organizations and donors for their generous assistance to keep up services alive in the camps. We look forward to your continued support in the days ahead. We greatly appreciate GBO global volunteer team members for their immense dedication and contributions to drive the mission of GBO globally.
The GBO and State Host Organizing Committee urge everyone in the Bhutanese community diaspora to provide support for sponsorships and innovative ideas. We request your participation in the convention. Together we can maximize our efforts to support our children and the vulnerable refugee community members back in the camps.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mr. DB Rai
GBO President /Executive & Project Head
Head Office, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Phone # (832) 665-3984 Email: [email protected]
