A community site for Bhutanese refugees,
in the camps and around the world.
Read and share stories, ask questions, find people you knew in the camps, and see which events and group calls are coming up. It is for people living in the camps in Nepal and for people who have resettled in other countries.
Not a Bhutanese refugee? You’re welcome here too. LGBTQ+ people, including trans people, and people with disabilities are welcome here. Learn about Bhutanese refugee communities, the history of displacement, and the futures people are building.
Beldangi camp, 2007
This photograph shows people at Beldangi camp. Its source record dates it to 2007, and the photographer released it into the public domain.
Read the community’s history →Life in the camps
Life in exile brought hardship and long uncertainty. Refugees also built schools, community programs, creative work, and networks of care. Their stories include both struggle and hope for better futures.
Read about camp life →Historic camp list and locations: Minnesota Department of Health.
On this site
Camp life & community
Schools, work, health and everyday life in the camps.
Read about camp life →Our history
Life in Bhutan, displacement, the years in Nepal, and resettlement.
Read the history →UNHCR, WFP and partners
The organizations that helped Bhutanese refugees in the camps, and what each of them did.
See who helped →Where people resettled
The eight countries that took part, the United Nations figures, and how UNHCR and IOM helped people move.
See the countries →Events & group calls
Community gatherings around the world, and calls on a topic that people across camps and countries can join.
See what is coming up →Learning, careers & business
Ask questions, share skills and ideas, and connect with people who have relevant experience.
Go to the community →