Hand of Hope in Bhutan @tag1>
Population: 733,643 - ranks 165th worldwide
Literacy: 47%
Official Language: Dzongkha
Religion: Lamaistic Buddhism is the state religion
Geography: Area - 47,000 sq. km. A small kingdom in the eastern Himalaya Mountains.
Book Translation
Six of Joyce’s books have been translated and printed; thousands distributed.
Feeding Program
Hand of Hope has served over 200,000 meals through feeding programs in this country.
Television and Radio
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life television show is currently available in Hindi, and Punjabi in Bhutan. Enjoying Everyday Life was previously available in English, and Oriya in select areas across this country.
Water Relief
Hand of Hope has provided a fresh water well and a church in a village which services the community.