Since its inception, Draktsho always aimed at achieving self-sustainability and therefore tried to practice self-sustenance as a policy.

However, Draktsho is still far away from this goal though the official recognition and registration as Bhutan based civil society organization, (CSOA/PBO-07), audited annually by government auditors will certainly help. Our efforts to raise funds need enormous further strengthening and any support to professional fundraising and marketing would be most welcomed – as well as direct donations or scholarships for our students.

A fine example was set on 7, November 2010 when a five-year old girl and an 85 year old woman where among the 300 participants who walked the 5 km from Buddha Point to Changlimethang in Thimphu to raise funds for Draktsho. The walk was led by Draktsho’s Good Will Ambassador Mr Kelly Dorji, model turned actor, who is an inspiration to the youth of Bhutan. 150.000 Ngultrum (BTN) were raised through this occasion – approx. 3.325 USD.

Mr Kelly Dorji, Good Will Ambassador	Oldest supporter for the fund raising walk

Besides the support line of our individual and institutional supporters, the other main source of income generation is through the sale of products made by the trainees during their training. The products are being sold at places where most of the tourists visit. One major venue and outlet would be the National Airport. Potential agencies will be informed about this facility in order to attract buyers.

A show room and sales counter has also been set up at Draktsho premises from where the visitors can buy. The government and private firms are being apprised about the availability of excellent gift items produced by the disabled adhering to strictest quality control. At present visitors to the Centre can purchase the following items made by Draktsho students:

• Purses (ladies and gents)
• Ladies’ hand bags (made from hand woven and machine made materials)
• Magazine racks
• Coin purses
• Sports’ bags (hand woven and machine made)
• Oven gloves
• Aprons
• Passport bags
• Cushion covers
• Camera covers
• Diary cover
• Cosmetic bags
• Shaving cases
• Covers for mobile phones
• Pencil cases
• Place mats
• Miniature “Ghos” and “Kiras” (traditional Bhutanese dresses for men and women)
• “Goray” (traditional door curtain)
• “Thangkas” (wall hangings) of various types (embroidered and traditional painting)
• Cards (hand painted/flower collage)
• Book marks (hand painted/flower collage)
• Miniature dolls (lucky charms)
• Miniature carpentry items: Bhutanese houses, dzongs, photo frames, tooth picks, salt holders, trays, furniture, pencil/pen holders, ash trays
• Hand woven “Kiras” and “Karas” (traditional Bhutanese dresses and belts for ladies)

Some remuneration is paid to students for making the products as this incentive motivates the students tremendously to train harder. The products made by the youths with disabilities are of high quality and quality control is strictly enhanced as only quality can sell.

Donations from abroad:

To donate and transfer money for Draktsho to its account with Bhutan National Bank in Thimphu from any place outside Bhutan and India, please route the transfer in USD currency through Bhutan’s National Bank account in New York:
1. Beneficiary Bank:
    Bhutan National Bank, P.O. Box, 439,
    Thimphu, Bhutan SWIFT:
    BNBTBTBT

2. Account No. 36023474 (USD A/C)

3. Bank Address:
    CITI Bank N.A, Wall Street, 19th floor
    New York, NY 10046

4. Swift Code: CITIUS 33

5. ABA No. 0210-0008-9

6. Chips Routing No. 008

7. Ultimate Beneficiary:
    Account No. 0000042340012, of Draktsho maintained with BNB, Thimphu, Bhutan.

Donors willing to contribute to the development of children and youth with disabilities can send the money to the above mentioned account in Bhutan. Their donations can make a huge difference to children/youth with disabilities and Draktsho’s services.

Donate and / or earmark your donation as you like to, e.g.:

$ 1200 yearly scholarships for a student
$ 1200 yearly sponsorships for a monk
$ 100 to 100,000,000….donate any amount to build the trust fund of Draktsho as a registered CSO
$ 100 to 100,000,000….donate any amount to further support the first branch, “Draktsho East” in Tashigang District
$ 100 to 100,000,000….donate any amount to support Draktsho’s services and running cost
$ 100 to 100,000,000….donate any amount to build facilities for Draktsho
Draktsho also welcomes donation in kind.

For assistance on other ways like intern, expertise etc. please contact us.

To give you an idea of our actual needs, below some insights into our running costs are given:

1. Support to Draktsho’s Trust Fund:

Draktsho is now registered as a CSO. To maintain self-reliance, we are planning to build up a trust fund to ensure sustainable funding. Therefore, we like to propose you to be one of our funding patrons. We would appreciate your kind and generous support in this regard. We welcome any amount. Your contribution will go a long way in building the Trust Fund.

2. Supporting the building expenses:

Currently, the centre is housed in a rented private property, paying high rental charges due to housing shortages. Besides inadequate facilities, the building is also not suitable for children/youth with disabilities. As you may be aware due to the shortages of houses, the tenants are always at the mercy of the house owners who go on increasing the rent. The present rental charge is Nu. 25,000=00 (twenty five thousand only) per month amounting to Nu.300,000=00(three hundred thousand only – 6.700 USD) per year.
His Majesty the King has granted a piece of land for construction of appropriate facilities for Draktsho; therefore, Draktsho is looking for sponsors for building the facilities. Your organization could also support in this area.

3. Sponsorships:

You could also sponsor a child for his/her education/training. We have 37 students at Draktsho, Thimphu and 40 students at Kanglung, ‘Draktsho East (a total of 77 students at present).’
 $ 1500 yearly scholarships for a student
 $ 1500 yearly sponsorships for a monk (monks with disabilities)

4. Running costs – the details of our annual budget 2011, i.e. the financial plan for the year 2011:

As Draktsho is a training centre most of the expenditures are made on the running cost. We have provided for the details below. We would highly appreciate if you could contribute to these costs. At the end of 2011 the auditors will provide for a detailed audit and financial statement for you to check.

 Annual Budget/ Financial Plan for the year 2011
Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Special Children and Youth( NGO, PBO)

Contact Address:
Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for the Disabled
P.O. Box 747
Thimphu, Bhutan
Ph: 975-2-328750
Fax: 975-2-327650
Email: info@draktsho-bhutan.org
Contact persons: Ms. Jigme Wangmo and Ms. Deki Zam