DigiGyel is a three-year initiative (2026–2028) led by VTOB Foundation with funding from The Dariu Foundation and in close consultation with MoESD, designed to introduce AI literacy into 500 schools across Bhutan, train 500 teachers (1 per school), and equip 50,000 students with foundational AI knowledge and practical skills.
Training
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training batches completed
8 remaining
Teachers
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teachers trained
400 remaining
Laptops
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laptops supplied
550 remaining
Schools
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schools reached
331 remaining
Laptop distribution across 20 dzongkhags — 19 active
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Laptops
100
Teachers
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Students
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Districts
Students develop foundational AI knowledge and practical skills
Students develop foundational AI knowledge and practical skills that enhance their readiness for the digital workforce or further education.…
Train 500 teachers to deliver AI content and facilitate AI Clubs (1 per school)
Teachers in 500 schools are trained to deliver AI content and facilitate AI Clubs. 70% of trained teachers can independently lead AI classes…
Provide laptops to support AI learning in 500 schools across Bhutan
Necessary hardware is provided to support AI learning: laptops distributed to 500 schools across Bhutan.
Establish 500 AI Clubs and 3 Dariu Tech Clubs in schools across Bhutan
AI Clubs and Dariu Tech Clubs foster collaborative innovation and digital project development among students. 500 AI Clubs established, 3 Da…
Embed ethical AI understanding across all training
Training
Teachers trained in AI (1 per school)
teachers
Training
Beneficiary schools across Bhutan
schools
Outcomes
Students with foundational AI skills
students
Deliverables
Laptops supplied
laptops
Deliverables
AI Clubs established in schools
clubs
Training
Boot camps organised
camps
Training
Boot camp participants
students
Deliverables
Dariu Tech Clubs established
clubs
Outputs
AI exhibitions conducted
exhibitions
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2 of 2 sessions · 100 teachers · 64h
0 of 8 sessions · 0 teachers · 0h
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0 of 2 sessions · 0 teachers · 0h
| Deliverable | Progress | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dariu Tech Clubs established | Planned | |
| AI training manual developed | Planned | |
| LMS updated with AI content | Planned | |
| i3 Laptops distributed | In Progress | |
| Teachers trained in AI |
Official Project Launch and Initiative Kickoff
Successfully completed the official launch event for DigiGyel to initiate the 3-year timeline (2026–2028). Onboarded the core team and finalized initial planning to target the goal of reaching 600 beneficiary schools.
Distribution of 260 Units of Laptops to Beneficiary Schools
Successfully coordinated and distributed 260 laptops to 73 schools across 13 dzongkhags, enhancing digital resource access with proper documentation maintained for all devices.
Distribution of Laptops to The Beneficiary Schools
During May, the team focused on preparing and finalizing training materials to align with program ob…
Launch of DigiGyel
VTOB Launched "DigiGyel: Building AI-Ready Youth and Schools” A humble Leap into Bhutan’s AI-Driven…
10072026 Teacher Training Batch 2 Day 2
training · July 2026
05072026 Teacher traing batch 1 day 2
training · July 2026
15092026 Teacher training at Pelkhil School
01092026 Engagement at Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School
28082026 Conducted PD on AI Literacy at Chang Rigphel Primary School, Thimphu Dzongkhag
22082026 SBIP on AI literacy conducted at Bjemina Primary School, Thimphu Dzongkhag.
Between 2023 and 2025 the Digital Literacy Initiative built Bhutan a working digital literacy system: 206 trained teachers, 710 laptops, 60 schools across 19 dzongkhags, and a national coding competition the Ministry now runs itself. DigiGyel is the next step of the same programme. Totals below exclude the earlier 2022 pilot.
60
Schools covered
206
Teachers trained
710
Laptops
310
Micro:bit kits
11,290
Students
Teachers trained
Laptops delivered
Schools reached
Recent Updates
ð£ Meet Your New DigiGyel Community Bhutan Administrators!
ð£ Meet Your New DigiGyel Community Bhutan Administrators! We're delighted to introduce the two teachers who will be keeping this community running, day in and day out: ð§âð« Lopen Mani Wangdi…
Attention to all our Partners
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🇧🇹 Empowering Bhutan's Future with AI Literacy! 💡
🇧🇹 Empowering Bhutan's Future with AI Literacy! 💡 Big news for our schools! The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) and the VTOB Foundation have signed an updated agreement to rol…
AI ethics modules included in all training materials. Teachers and students demonstrate understanding of AI bias, fairness, and responsible…
Organise 6 boot camps and 3 annual AI Expos
VTOB will organise six boot camps during term breaks for at least 50 students each, and one national AI Expo annually to showcase student wo…
Ensure school-level sustainability beyond the project period
At least 50% of the 500 schools continue AI Club operations without external funding after 2028. Bhutan-specific AI manuals and LMS content…
Maintain transparent management and accountability
Annual external audits completed. Regular monitoring, school visits, and annual learning reviews conducted with key stakeholders.
| In Progress |
| AI Expos conducted | Planned |
| Boot camps conducted | Planned |
| External financial audits completed | Planned |
06072026 Teacher Training Batch 1 Day 3
training · July 2026
17072026 SBIP on AI Literacy at Mendrelgang Primary School, Tsirang
08082026 AI PD at Changzamtog Middle Secondary School, Thimphu
Students reached