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Our Journey
Started in souther Bhutan, displaced in south eastern nepal as refugees for 18+ years and now we live in 9 different countries.
Nepal, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, United Kingdom, Denmark, Netherlands, and Belgium
The BRAIN, a tax-exempt, non-profit organization under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, was established in 2013 by a board of former Bhutanese citizens. Its mission is to facilitate research, discussions, and the dissemination of knowledge through regular public networking. The organization emphasizes independent, interdisciplinary research rooted in community knowledge, history, culture, and politics, without taking institutional stances on issues.
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Board Member
Bishwa Chhetri is a prominent human rights activist and community leader originally from Samchi District in southern Bhutan. He hails from Karbandi vi ... Learn More
Board Member
Bhuwan Pyakurel was born in Surey, Bhutan, and completed his primary education at Surey Primary School. At a very young age, while in third grade, he ... Learn More
Board Member
Narayan Phuyal Sharma serves as The BRAIN’s founding board member and its Research Director. Originally belonging to Gelephu Bhutan, Sharma was resett ... Learn More
Executive Director/Board Member
Bhagirath Khatiwada is the Executive Director of The Bhutan Research and Information Network (BRAIN). He is an entrepreneur; currently working in the ... Learn More
Board Chair
Mr. RP Subba was born and raised in Samchi district, Bhutan. He received a bachelor’s degree from Sherubtse College in 1989. That same year, he joined ... Learn More