September 11, 1987

Tashi Wangchuk is an education activist from Bhutan. He is known for his advocacy for the use of Dzongkha, the national language of Bhutan, in education. He was born on . Wangchuk started his activism in 2013 when he walked 1,000 kilometers from his village to the capital, Thimphu, to petition the government. He is a strong advocate for the importance of cultural preservation through education. Wangchuk’s efforts have brought attention to the issue of language and education in Bhutan, and he has inspired many others to join his cause.