Join us in the gardens of the White House for a once-in-a-lifetime Royal meeting, followed by a panel and discussions surrounding wellbeing economics.
Join us in the gardens of the White House for a once-in-a-lifetime Royal meeting, followed by a panel and discussions surrounding wellbeing economics and Gross National Happiness.
The Gross National Happiness Centre Australia hosted by the Small Giants Academy are excited to invite you to a truly exclusive and unforgettable evening with two of Bhutan’s most esteemed royal figures—Her Majesty The Queen Mother Ashi Tseyring Pem Wangchuck and Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Chodren Wangchuck.
This extraordinary event will take place at the White House on February 12th 5.30pm -7.30pm —an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the royals and learn about Bhutan’s visionary model of GNH in shaping a happier and more sustainable world.
Following an address by the Patron of the GNH Centre Bhutan, Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Chodren Wangchuck, there will be a discussion about GNH in Bhutan and wellbeing economics in Australia with two leading experts in the field, Mr Lhatu Lhatu, Director of the GNH Centre in Bhutan facilitated by our very own Alison Whitten, Regen Melbourne’s Director of Systems Labs.
What to Expect:
Be a part of this important conversation about placing happiness and wellbeing at the centre of our economy and society.
We can’t wait to share this extraordinary experience with you.
Experience the mystic nature of Bhutan for yourself with Small Giants Academy on Impact Safari Bhutan in April 2025.
About the Organisations
GNH Centre Australia
The Gross National Happiness Centre Australia (GNHCA) is a pioneering initiative that brings the heart and soul of Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy to our shores. As a radical reimagining of success that puts human flourishing and planetary wellbeing at the centre, GNH offers a transformative lens for sustainable development, policy-making, and societal progress. The GNHCA aims to be a vibrant hub for collaboration, learning, and championing GNH principles in Australia, catalysing a shift towards a more holistic and regenerative vision for our collective future.
The GNH Centre Bhutan (GNHCB) is a non-profit civil society organization under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Chodren Wangchuck. The GNHCB is passionate about creating a better world with true happiness and sees itself as a cultivator of compassionate GNH values. Under the people-centric values of GNH, the centre work towards offering sustainable solutions for people and planet.
Small Giants Academy
Through our programs, storytelling and labs; we empower emerging and established leaders, from all walks of life and sectors with the tools, knowledge and community to respond meaningfully to the metacrisis of the 21st century. This work has led us to principles of GNH and holding our 10-day Bhutan Impact Safari retreats with the Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan.
Small Giants is located on the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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