Girl disrupted -- discovering happiness in Bhutan: Claire Thomsen at TEDxMalibu

How one girl's audacious dream brought the gift of literacy to thousands. This is the journey of a young girl's desire to help a few children, when after a life changing trip around the world, that took her to 27 countries, ended with an extraordinary fundraising effort that built a library in rural Bhutan, impacting 4,000 villagers.
www.MyBhutaneseLibrary.com
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[@user-bx8hl8hw1f]

Hi Claire, you are truly awesome girl. Today, thousands of Bhutanese people are being positively impacted by the library which was constructed with your whole hearted support. Great lady you are and god bless you. Love from Bhutan. Thank you🙏🙏🙏🥰

[@KARMA_111]

very touching story of how you raised money. your generosity has left a foot print in Bhutan ❤ thank you for that.

[@user-ct3om3cd8w]

The best woman who can go beyond the comfort zone. Thank you, love from Bhutan.

[@yanglham2287]

Dear Claire, you are an angel with a golden heart not only because you supported my country but I am more inspired with how you alone initiated it at such a young age. You not only are the owner of that library but you have owned a place in every Bhutanese citizen's heart and inspired us to do more. Thank you for being you.

[@soenamyangkee8298]

thank you......CLAIRE...........now m able to get free access to books even in winter.... its serving the purpose.

[@scdorji1969]

Your sincerity and genuine love for Bhutan is a blessing. May you be blessed in turn🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kezangdorji]

Thanks Claire for all your support. Its very moving that you care for the people of Bhutan. Thank you so much. Everything you shared was very motivating. We Bhutanese are trying and will also keep trying to reach out to everyone. I hope we will achieve it someday and a time will also be there when we Bhutanese will also be able to help needy people around the world.

[@buddhakhalingrai]

Thank you Claire on behalf of all the children and community of Chuzagang. I was there in that community as a teacher for past seven years. We were benefited greatly by your love for 🇧🇹. Kardrinchoe😊🙏🏻

[@tobgayphuntsho8895]

Thank you Claire for your contribution and love towards our country..🙏🙏🙏

[@TsheringPDorji]

From Bhutan to Claire: Lots of gratitude, love and good wishes and prayers for your happiness and well being. Thank you very much.

[@sangaynedup]

cant thank you enough,... my all wishes are with you in helping bhutan... kadrinchey

[@jigme7jignal]

Claire you shouldn't call yourself global nomad, you have home in all Bhutanese hearts.You are a humanitarian and how wonderful it is to see you are just 16!! we applaud your generous gift to Bhutanese society, Thank you for inspiring me and world at large :-)

[@karzink8763]

Dear Claire, we Bhutanese are so proud and lucky to have you. Thank you so much.

[@00Kittane00]

It is wonderful to see how your compassion, kindness and determination helped make a huge difference to so many people :) Congratulations on your accomplishments and thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@utsegac]

Thank you so much for your Charity work in our country! #respect #appreciation

[@sanbeelungeli]

Tears rolled through my eyes watching this video. Being a little girl you had the courage and determination to help other people. Thank you for you compassion and generosity. May god bless you. Regards from Bhutan.

[@DorjiWangchuk1992]

Thank you Miss Claire Thomsen, you will be always in our heart

[@greenerypage9069]

At young age u took a huge volunteerism for best cause n that is how u inspired me. A hero. Salute to ur golden heart n thoughts. I personally thank u for ur kind n wise steps. From Bhutan.

[@TashiDhondrup2010]

Thank you Claire for the wonderful compassion, kindness and determination you have shown at a young age and for having made the difference on so many people. Such gesture from such a young girl like you could go a long way in bringing change in our attitude, our thoughts and help the needy ones. It is an inspiration and our world need some more people like you, if we are to save our mankind. We Bhutanese will remember your compassion in thoughts and prayers for ever. God bless you Claire!!

[@kinleypenjor970]

Thanks a lot miss Claire for all ya support.. We Bhutanese will always be grateful for what u have done for our country and we promised that u and ua family will always be remembered and welcomed by us.... Once again thanks a lot Miss Claire..

[@katakuri_.bloxfruit1442]

I on behalf of bhutan would like to thank you from the core of my heart. U really touched my heart.

[@loramateeva]

what an outstanding young girl, truly admire your actions and good heart!

[@rebeccalynnowens]

This made me cry. You have the most kind and generous spirit. I'm proud to say I know you.

[@ugyendorji8158]

It would be great full if you could provide me with her facebook add or an email address so that i could write to her about how inspiring she is and how much we appreciate her generosity.thank you

[@patsmex]

Alison and Greg: what a beautiful, charming and intelligent daughter you have, When you took off for that year of adventure and learning I ,must confess I thought it might turn out to be an impossible dream. Amazing how much good has been accomplished. Claire seized the experience and you must be so proud of how much she has learned and achieved from the opportunity you presented to her.. She also loves to climb mountains, albeit different mountains. So wish I had a chance for a visit with you and your family. Congratulations to each of you Bravo Claire.

[@kinleywangdi8262]

It seem like u know her ... please let her know that we are very thankfully... please !! Love from Bhutan 🇧🇹🇧🇹

[@kezangtobgay1441]

Thank you Claire for you act and kindness. The journey of your dreams really fulfills the work were ever you do...so I on behalf of my country Bhutan would to say "Thank you very much " we are very inspired and happy for your noble deeds...

[@wangvideos4399]

Thank you Claire for helping young Bhutanese and for liking our small nation " Bhutan - The Druk Yul"

[@sanjograi8663]

How nice of YOU.....Thanks from all the Bhutanese...

[@XoSNo0GaNsoX]

I'm always thinking of doing something like this, going overseas to help others, this chick is inspiring.

[@Steverog3]

How lovely.. People my age doing things bigger than themselves. Deep respect from Bhutan😭😭

[@atakhawjay]

Dear Claire, Thank you soo much for your generous help. God bless you and your family.

[@Naktsheripa]

It is sometimes hard to believe that He sends someone special! you are truly inspirational!

[@Kat_lia]

Thank you so much claire .

[@tenzo_san]

Love from Bhutan 🇧🇹 Claire

[@phubtshering1575]

Thank you Claire! I am very much touched by your story and we sincerely pray for your good and successful life! Bhutan is always there to welcome and host you anytime in your entire life. we thank you for your altruistic contribution! you will be remembered in the history Bhutan!

[@retasunwar3752]

Hi Claire, i came across your video today and you are really a great inspiration notably for me. Actually, I am one of the Bhutanese about to hold my MA degree in Sociology and not knowing what to do with this degree in Bhutan because to carry a related task in Bhutan is challenging like what you said fund and knowledge. I wish to be in touch with you soon.

[@nandafprado]

Oh I wish I had the same oportunities as you, even though I am young and have travelled a lot. Travelling is never enought and your beautifull action proves how a better knowledge of the world we live in is the mest weapon against prejudice and ignorance.

[@yentendorji7813]

thanks for your contribution, Claire ur move is totally amazing and inspirational for everyone. keep going...

[@sangaythyee4518]

thank you Claire . indeed fabulace job. we will definately cherish your contribution

[@chadortenzin9932]

love from bhutan!

[@kuenzangdorji8478]

Thank you Claire.

[@StarShield]

Claire, you are very innocent and caring person... Bhutan is the best country, only country which makes you really happy and you can actually breathe the sweetest air on earth...

[@madangurung8044]

WOW, really appreciate your work, Claire. Thanks for helping my country.

[@pemachodencduvthxlmu7883]

👍🙏🥰

[@dorjigyeltshen9546]

thank you

[@chadorgyeltshen6788]

wonderful job....thank you for what you have done.....love from Bhutan.

[@namkaitshering4560]

You brought tears to my eyes. Wow awesome. Keep doing good deeds.

[@tshangkhappema9300]

Thank you Claire . Really touching

[@livingspiritually1473]

Thank you Claire, you're brilliant and great inspiration to bhutanese youths.

[@ceciliasoto-loftus6809]

Claire you continue to inspire us. Thank you.

[@miscelleneoustubes]

Great woman on the earth..thanks for your generous help...we will remember your great contribution.

[@recessbhutantours3336]

Thats Great work Clarie! Thank you very much. Its a vey touching story and persistent task.

[@SangayThinleyBhutan]

Hi Clarie, You really touched my heart.... thanks a lot and love from Bhutan.. great inspiration.......

[@urbanyogi6897]

Thank you...you're an amazing person... God bless you..

[@tashiphuntsho8342]

Thank you Claire, stay blessed!

[@varsharai4653]

Thank you...

[@sherabdorji5224]

claire its reli heartwarming to see you are overjoyed with our country n we are very fortunate to see kind of person like u accomplishing such big project at ur age...we reli are so fortunate. we are indebted for ur sacrifices and hardwork. we wish evryone be like heart of urs(big enough) that can change mindset of humanity...how could be a world if person have a good intention like urs...keep sharing ur precious gift of humane humanity...we r very proud of u..we would love to have u back to BHUTAN...with heartfelt love and we wish u loads of HAPPINESS and GOOD HEALTH. wish u have everything u aspires n bounty joys in evry corner u make a move..lots of LOVE n wish u evry good things in ur life...

[@karmatsheten3350]

Thank u Claire.. U r truly an inspiration

[@deolhuentse7996]

Thank you claire.................. we want many of you in this world

[@SamsaricView]

Thank you for the library and more importantly for giving inspiration to people, bhutanese or otherwise, to take initiative..

[@ugyendendup5101]

Many many thanks Claire for your support for the development of my country. God bless you and you bless my country fellows.

[@ugyendendup5101]

Thank you so much. Visit again and let me know you are visiting Bhutan. I live in Thimphu.

[@captcdorji]

Don't know waht to call, grand ma? Too good to be of your age. You speak from heart. Thank you. Gos bless and take care.

[@JustCinematic]

Thank you soo much 🥰💝🥰

[@Zurwang_Vlogs]

I am so moved right now because i also want to do something for my country and people. And i have a dream of making a NGO for women and orphan children. Wish we had a helping organization or rich people. Thank you Claire on behalf of all my people. God bless u....

[@sangaywangdi704]

Really inspirational. I still could not figure out, in which part of Bhutan the library was built.

[@tsheringdelma4799]

Thank you clarie... Bhutan loves you!

[@phuntshod]

Thank you Claire for helping my country and people. We really appriciate you noble deeds. Wish you all the best in what ever you do. God bless you.

[@tsedoxi]

Thank You for your great contribution to Bhutan.

[@apkado]

Claire thank you for your help.

[@karmaepaper3261]

Dear Claire, Thank u. You have made a difference. Regards, Karma T

[@mersedas7264]

Thank you. May God bless you always.....

[@chhimidorji211]

Wow, this is so good and inspirational! Keep up the great work! Good luck!

[@cecilialoftus4659]

You are amazing and inspirational!

[@TobgayBBS]

Thank you very much Claire Thomse your work will truly help our community village god blessed you and ur family,

[@yedzinwangchuk4089]

i love you! thank you so much for doing this for our country. :)

[@tashilhundup9756]

Thank You Claire

[@sampatha6994]

your very kind

[@rinzinlhamo240]

Thank u :)

[@kelzangphuntsho]

Thank you very much

[@CHANTIP]

amazing heart of young one.

[@dorjigyeltshen1364]

thanx

[@jigmetshering1242]

Thank you

[@jigmetenzin3585]

Very kind of you.

[@yeshisamdup1614]

You are doing great.... great human❤❤❤

[@BHUTAN_1616]

Thank you miss Claire. Buddha bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@ugyendorji8158]

love from bhutan

[@kezangbhutan9095]

Superb 🙏🙏🙏

[@LHA109]

Tnk..u !!!

[@pyschalphas9688]

YOU are an angel

[@shering808]

Thank you la

[@TheArchergal]

very inspiring! had me in tears... ummm.. she mentioned about her blog. does anyone know about her blog.. could you give me the link, please! :)

[@ThomsenAllison]

There is a blog section on her website: www.MyBhutaneseLibrary.com Happy Reading!

[@11mins-bro6]

Wow 😊😊😊

[@phubdorji8176]

My worry is who would be responsible to maintain the facilities that is gifted to us by a visionary person.

[@yeshisamdup1614]

Great work

[@intheone9260]

my respects dear

[@Charles-Anthony]

I clicked on this video hoping for an inspirational story about a christian woman who becomes a Buddhist while visiting Bhutan. :(

[@elinakharel]

It was a better message than religion would have been. We need more people like Clare in our society who care about others and not the kind who bring each other down.

[@ongchu2842]

[@Thuksey]

kadin-chhe, Claire

[@SirChogyal]

Very selfless job!

[@mrsnow448]

Thanx for comming .. If you ever want to return .. i can send you invitation ...

[@youtubia701]

Your good work would have worth, if you had invested those fund for those Bhutanese people who were become a victim of Bhutan's ethnic cleansing and turned into a stateless refugees scattered all over the world.

[@ozelolaf4562]

So are you saying she shouldn't have set up those facilities?

[@sukizuki9497]

They're not "refugees". They're lllegal immigrants and anti-nationals.

[@kewpieqt]

:)