Guiding our work
Nazhoen Lamtoen’s vision, mission and values provide the foundation for everything we do. They guide our decisions, shape our programmes and partnerships, and help ensure that our work remains focused on supporting vulnerable children and strengthening the families and communities around them.
Together, they reflect both the future we are working towards and the principles that guide how we work.
Our vision
A society where every child is safe, protected, and empowered to thrive.
This vision reflects Nazhoen Lamtoen’s aspiration for children across Bhutan. It is a future where children grow up free from violence, neglect, exploitation and discrimination, and where they have access to the protection, care, opportunities and support they need to reach their full potential.
Our mission
To protect and empower vulnerable children by restoring their well-being and creating pathways to a dignified and independent future.
This mission guides Nazhoen Lamtoen’s daily work.
Through child protection, shelter & alternative care, rehabilitation & reintegration, family & community strengthening, education & wellbeing, and advocacy & systems strengthening, the organisation works to support vulnerable children and create opportunities for safer, more positive futures.
Our CARE values
The CARE values shape how Nazhoen Lamtoen works with children, families, communities, partners and one another.
Compassion
We respond to children and families with care, empathy and understanding, recognising the dignity, experiences and potential of every individual.
Accountability
We act responsibly, transparently and ethically, ensuring that the trust placed in us by children, families, communities, partners and supporters is honoured through our actions.
Resilience
We believe in the ability of children, families and communities to overcome challenges and build stronger futures. Our work seeks to strengthen the protective factors that help people recover, adapt and move forward.
Empowerment
We support children and families to develop the confidence, skills and opportunities needed to shape their own futures and build greater independence.
Putting our principles into practice
Our vision, mission and values are reflected throughout Nazhoen Lamtoen’s areas of work.
They guide how we protect and support children in difficult circumstances, strengthen families and communities, support rehabilitation and reintegration, and contribute to systems that better respond to the needs of vulnerable children.
They also guide how we collaborate with government agencies, local communities, civil society organisations and development partners who share a commitment to creating brighter futures for children.
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What we do
Explore the six areas of work through which Nazhoen Lamtoen puts its vision and mission into practice.
Our impact
Learn about the difference these efforts are making in the lives of children, families and communities.
Partners & governance
Discover how partnerships, governance and accountability help guide the organisation’s work.