About Us

We Are Here For You
Looking through lenses of compassion and sleepless nights for every individual’s welfare is ingrained in our hearts.

Currently out of 874 HIV positive cases detected in the country Lhak-Sam has 250 members of which 57% comprises of female. The number of children living with HIV has reach at 40. The members are those who are actively involved with Lhak-Sam for treatment, care and support. They are also beneficiaries of Lhak-Sam’s social support, counselling and trainings. Lhak-Sam is sub recipient of Global Fund mainly to carry out prevention activities, treatment and support for people living with HIV.

Board Members

Rinchen Lethro

A vigilant exemplary Leader, self-disciplined and a studious well-behaved social individual; A detail-oriented Team Player; A good Communicator with an interest for the ‘Communal Welfare and Volunteerism’ for the cause of others; RINCHEN LETHRO (Mr.) is the GLOBAL YOUTH PEACE AMBASSADOR (Regional Alliance for Fostering Youth), BOARD DIRECTOR (Lhak-Sam, Altruism: BNP +), CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Padmakara Training Institute), ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (Bhutan Forest Restoration), PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT (RL Consulting House), and the FOUNDER of RL Franchise Holdings. Besides being the Recipient of the ‘BEST LEADER’ Award from amongst 200+ Delegates from 30+ Countries for the Global Youth Peace Ambassador Program hosted by Republic of Maldives under the aegis of Regional Alliance for Fostering Youth in collaboration with Ministry of Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment (Government of Maldives), Maldives Development Research Institute, Institute for Economics & Peace (Australia, USA), One Young World (UK), Singapore Institute for Multidisciplinary Professionals, Ascendens Asia (Singapore), and various Public and Private Sectors Undertaking, he is also the QUALIFIER of Business Acceleration Program conducted by The IC2 Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Additionally, he is a Seasoned MENTOR to Entrepreneurs and an ASSOCIATE of a few International Social Clubs. Rinchen Lethro (Mr.) who possess 10+ Years working knowledge of Training, Counselling, Educating, Social Entrepreneurship, Policy Development, Business Analytics, and Multi-media, etc. has Bachelors Degree from Sherubtse College (Royal University of Bhutan) majoring in Buddhist Literature, Philosophy & Communication.

Chairperson

Tsoki Tenzin

Prior to joining the GNHCB in 2015, Tsoki worked with the UNDP for over a decade under different portfolios including operations and program administration. Tsoki currently serves as the Director, and oversees the Centre’s overall management in Bhutan. She believes every Bhutanese has a responsibility in nurturing the values of Gross National Happiness.

Board Member

Dr. Nima

Dr. Nima is a medical doctor….

Board Member

Regita Gurung

She holds a liberal arts degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and has specialised in Gender Studies. She graduated with a Summa Cum Laude (highest honor) award. Regita Gurung performs the role of Head of People for an NGO called Reflective Teens in Bangladesh has been awarded the position of Global Ambassador for Women and Children’s right by No Passport Voice. Regita Gurung has interned as the Communications and Program Advocacy Intern in the UN Resident Coordinator’s office in Bhutan and, has also helped many NGOs in organising projects and events. With an interest in fashion and entrepreneurship, Regita Gurung was the youngest and the only Bhutanese to reach the Top 6 position in an international pageant representing Bhutan and, has taken part in the global entrepreneurship competitions of the Hult Prize as an organiser and entrepreneurial participant.

Board Member

Nidup Zangpo

Mr Needrup Zangpo was the executive director of Journalists’ Association of Bhutan, editor of Bhutan Observer newspaper, and a researcher at the Centre for Educational Research and Development under the Royal University of Bhutan. He studied English and Indian literature in Bhutan, and media and journalism in India, Singapore, and Denmark. His professional interests include development journalism, Bhutan history, and culture.

Board Member

Staffs

Wangda Dorji

Executive Director….

Executive Director

Dhanraj Rai

Program Manager

Sonam Dendup

Mr. Sonam Dendup has a Bachelor of Political Science and Sociology from Sherubtse College under the Royal University of Bhutan. Keen to contribute towards a social cause, his social work started during his study at the College. He worked as a representative and coordinator for Kidney Foundation when in College.

He has a broad range of multi-sectoral experience and skills. He is certified as Tourist Guide and has worked as a freelance guide for numerous travel agents. Before joining Lhak-Sam as Project Manager, he worked as a Counsellor at the Rehabilitation Center for Chithuen Phendey Association.

Sonam is skilled in innovation, decision making and project management. He enjoys photography, travelling and making new friends.

Asst. Project Manager

Tshering Om

Finance manager

Finance Manager

Sangay Om

Accounts Manager

Tshring Gyetshen

Mr. Tshering Gyeltshen has worked as a Counselor with Chithuen Phendey Association for a period of three after which he resigned to join Lhak-Sam in 2022 as an Outreach Coordinator. He attended several training including Basic Counseling, Psychological First aid, and Mental Health as well as proposal writing and project management. Now he is well equipped with set of skills in counseling and communication.

Mr. Tshering completed his BHSEC from Ugyen Academy in 2011 after which he pursued working with NGO. Community service is more of his passion than his responsibility. He also likes to sing songs, go for hiking and camping and play badminton.

Outreach Coordinator

Dechen Mo

Outreach Worker for Western Region

Outreach Worker

Samten Dema

Outreach Worker at secretariat

Outreach Worker

Deoki Chettri

Outreach Worker for Phuntsholing

RSGC Pling

Deki Pelzom

Outreach Worker for Central Region

RSGC Gelephu

Sonam Dema

Ms. Sonam Dema is Regiona Support Group outreach worker for Samdrup Jongkhar

RSGC SJongkhar

Kezang Thinley

Mr. Kezang Thinley works as a Research and Resource Mobilization Manager. He has about 15 years of work experience at the managerial level in private and NGO. He worked with a research company for 8 years and is well equipped with research methodology, statistics, and data analysis. He first joined Lhak-Sam in a capacity of Fundraising officer in 2015 and was later as a Chief Program officer in 2017. After 2017, he worked in private business company as operation manager.

Mr. Kezang did is Bachelor of science in mathematics, physics, and computer science from Sherubtse College after which he pursued Statistics in Thailand.

Resource Manager

Sonam Wangmo

I’m Sonam Choden, and I’m presently in my third year of study at Samtse College of Education for a bachelor’s degree in social work. I enjoy giving people the best service possible, which is why I attended a national training of trainers (NToT) for Y-Peer, joined Youth Volunteer in Action (Y-YIA), and completed my desuup training the 41st batch in 2020.

I foresee that as a trainee, seniors will help me develop personally, including my confidence and work ethic. Hiking, teamwork, and collaboration are three things that fascinate me. And I look forward to learn new things and contribute at my best for the organisation.

Intern

Dukula Sharma

I am Dukula Rimal currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Social work at Samtse College of Education. I am a third year student and currently I am doing a semester long internship at Lhak- Sam. As expected, at Lhak- Sam I am getting a platform to improve my communication skills and is helping me to boost my confidence. My philosophy of life is integrity and as a social worker, I provide services from the heart without expecting in returns.

In my life, I have learned a lesson that I should be an approachable, accepting and non-judgemental person while dealing with others. Moreover, I am an observant, mindful, accountable and trustworthy person.

Intern

Tandin Selden

I am Tandin Selden, pursuing my bachelor’s degree of Arts in Social Work at Samtse College of Education. I am a third-year student and at present, I am doing my internship for around 4 months at Lhak-Sam. I like to explore new things and learn new things every day. I like giving social services and that’s why I have become a Red Cross Society Youth member I did my youth leadership training last summer. I feel very much satisfied whenever I engage myself in community service. Besides engaging myself in community services I enjoy hiking and trekking too as nature is the mother of all inspiration for me. I learn a lot from nature and I feel inspired while connecting with it whenever I hike.

Intern

Kinzang Choden

I am Kinzang Wangmo a 3rd-year trainee at Samtse College of Education pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in BA in Social Work. I am interested to explore and learn new things as well as providing social services hence I did my Desuung Training during the 48th batch at Wing VIII Samtse. I have attended Early childhood care and development (ECCD) Basic Training for a duration of 2 weeks. Moreover, I have worked as an ECCD facilitator for duration of 6 months.

Intern