According to the NED Annual Report for 2005, the
following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed
by the NED for programs in Tibet:
Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet
$25,225*
To document the situation of political prisoners in Tibet and provide support for political prisoners still in detention and former political prisoners in exile. The Gu-Chu-Sum Movement will organize lectures and workshops, publish a magazine, maintain a human rights research desk, and support former political prisoners in exile through various activities ranging from job training to lectures and publications.
International Campaign for Tibet (ICT)
$50,000
To increase understanding between Tibetans and Chinese by providing greater access to information about Tibet. ICT will facilitate dialogue and information exchange between Tibetans and Chinese officials, academics and the public through meetings, conferences, and publication of a Chinese-language newsletter and website.
Social and Resource Development Fund (SARD)
$50,000*
To raise awareness of the principles of human rights and democracy at the grassroots level in Tibetan communities in exile. SARD will provide modest support in the form of seed money or one-time grants to Tibetan grassroots organizations, associations and ad hoc committees that are working to inform and educate their communities about democracy and human rights and to increase participation in the political process.
Tibet Museum
$15,000*
To preserve and present material related to modern Tibetan history and to educate visitors about the Tibetan culture and people. The Tibet Museum will continue to maintain and operate its Dharamsala-based museum, "Demton Khang," display a touring exhibition, organize seminars and lectures, and maintain a website.
Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)
$15,000*
To train and empower a new generation of Tibetan activists and to monitor, promote and protect human rights in Tibet. TCHRD will conduct a week-long workshop for college-age Tibetan youth in India and Nepal, which will include seminars and discussions on the concepts of human rights and democracy, the human rights situation in Tibet, the United Nations, and efforts to build a democratic Tibetan government-in-exile.
Tibetan Literacy Society
$36,000
To provide the Tibetan public independent and accurate information on developments in Tibet and in the exile community, and to promote open discussion among intellectuals and a general readership on civic issues, including human rights and democracy. The Tibetan Literacy Society will publish and distribute throughout the Tibetan community in exile Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month.
Tibetan Parliamentary and Policy Research Centre
$20,000*
To strengthen local Tibetan assemblies, the first level of the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Centre will conduct a workshop for members of the local assemblies, facilitate their attendance during a session of the national parliament, and encourage discussion of the functions and mechanisms of the parliament among local assembly members.
$25,225*
To document the situation of political prisoners in Tibet and provide support for political prisoners still in detention and former political prisoners in exile. The Gu-Chu-Sum Movement will organize lectures and workshops, publish a magazine, maintain a human rights research desk, and support former political prisoners in exile through various activities ranging from job training to lectures and publications.
International Campaign for Tibet (ICT)
$50,000
To increase understanding between Tibetans and Chinese by providing greater access to information about Tibet. ICT will facilitate dialogue and information exchange between Tibetans and Chinese officials, academics and the public through meetings, conferences, and publication of a Chinese-language newsletter and website.
Social and Resource Development Fund (SARD)
$50,000*
To raise awareness of the principles of human rights and democracy at the grassroots level in Tibetan communities in exile. SARD will provide modest support in the form of seed money or one-time grants to Tibetan grassroots organizations, associations and ad hoc committees that are working to inform and educate their communities about democracy and human rights and to increase participation in the political process.
Tibet Museum
$15,000*
To preserve and present material related to modern Tibetan history and to educate visitors about the Tibetan culture and people. The Tibet Museum will continue to maintain and operate its Dharamsala-based museum, "Demton Khang," display a touring exhibition, organize seminars and lectures, and maintain a website.
Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)
$15,000*
To train and empower a new generation of Tibetan activists and to monitor, promote and protect human rights in Tibet. TCHRD will conduct a week-long workshop for college-age Tibetan youth in India and Nepal, which will include seminars and discussions on the concepts of human rights and democracy, the human rights situation in Tibet, the United Nations, and efforts to build a democratic Tibetan government-in-exile.
Tibetan Literacy Society
$36,000
To provide the Tibetan public independent and accurate information on developments in Tibet and in the exile community, and to promote open discussion among intellectuals and a general readership on civic issues, including human rights and democracy. The Tibetan Literacy Society will publish and distribute throughout the Tibetan community in exile Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month.
Tibetan Parliamentary and Policy Research Centre
$20,000*
To strengthen local Tibetan assemblies, the first level of the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Centre will conduct a workshop for members of the local assemblies, facilitate their attendance during a session of the national parliament, and encourage discussion of the functions and mechanisms of the parliament among local assembly members.
Tibetan Review
$25,000*
To promote freedom of press and understanding of democratic concepts in the Tibetan exile community. Tibetan Review, a monthly English-language news magazine, will provide Tibetans in exile and the international community with Tibet-related news and insightful opinion pieces and editorials, featuring articles written by prominent journalists, academics, and others interested in Tibetan issues.
Tibetan Women's Association
$15,000*
To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan refugee women and raise awareness of human rights violations against women in Tibet. The TWA will write and publish a report on the status of Tibetan women in exile, organize an educational program on voting for Tibetan settlements in South Asia, and document the human rights situation of women in Tibet.
$25,000*
To promote freedom of press and understanding of democratic concepts in the Tibetan exile community. Tibetan Review, a monthly English-language news magazine, will provide Tibetans in exile and the international community with Tibet-related news and insightful opinion pieces and editorials, featuring articles written by prominent journalists, academics, and others interested in Tibetan issues.
Tibetan Women's Association
$15,000*
To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan refugee women and raise awareness of human rights violations against women in Tibet. The TWA will write and publish a report on the status of Tibetan women in exile, organize an educational program on voting for Tibetan settlements in South Asia, and document the human rights situation of women in Tibet.
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