According to the NED Annual Report for 2009, the
following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed
by the NED for programs in Tibet:
Bodkyi Translation
and Research House
$15,000*
To increase the knowledge of the Tibetan monastic community in exile about Chinese minority laws and the theory and practice of nonviolent action. The Bodkyi Translation and Research House will conduct a series of workshops and produce a variety of resource material for distribution to monks in exile on Chinese minority laws and the theory and practice of nonviolent action.
$15,000*
To increase the knowledge of the Tibetan monastic community in exile about Chinese minority laws and the theory and practice of nonviolent action. The Bodkyi Translation and Research House will conduct a series of workshops and produce a variety of resource material for distribution to monks in exile on Chinese minority laws and the theory and practice of nonviolent action.
Consultations Samdup
$50,000*
To share information, facilitate dialogue, and improve understanding between Tibetans in exile and Tibetans and Chinese inside China. Consultations Samdup will carry out an on-line communication project directed primarily at outreach to Chinese citizens inside China to engage them on issues of freedom of information, democracy, and human rights, especially with respect to Tibet.
$50,000*
To share information, facilitate dialogue, and improve understanding between Tibetans in exile and Tibetans and Chinese inside China. Consultations Samdup will carry out an on-line communication project directed primarily at outreach to Chinese citizens inside China to engage them on issues of freedom of information, democracy, and human rights, especially with respect to Tibet.
Gu-Chu-Sum Movement
of Tibet
$43,675*
To provide support to Tibetan political prisoners and to educate Tibetans in exile about human rights conditions in Tibet. Gu-Chu-Sum will support serving and former political prisoners in Tibet, sponsor a lecture tour and human rights workshops, maintain a human rights desk, and publish a bi-monthly human rights newsletter.
$43,675*
To provide support to Tibetan political prisoners and to educate Tibetans in exile about human rights conditions in Tibet. Gu-Chu-Sum will support serving and former political prisoners in Tibet, sponsor a lecture tour and human rights workshops, maintain a human rights desk, and publish a bi-monthly human rights newsletter.
International
Campaign for Tibet (ICT)
$50,000
To improve understanding of human rights and democracy-related concerns in Tibet among Chinese, both in China and abroad, and to increase communication between Tibetans and Chinese. ICT will facilitate interaction between Tibetan and Chinese officials, academics, and others through meetings, conferences, and the publication of a Chinese-language newsletter and website.
$50,000
To improve understanding of human rights and democracy-related concerns in Tibet among Chinese, both in China and abroad, and to increase communication between Tibetans and Chinese. ICT will facilitate interaction between Tibetan and Chinese officials, academics, and others through meetings, conferences, and the publication of a Chinese-language newsletter and website.
International Tibet
Support Network
$45,000
To improve strategic planning and coordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights and democracy in Tibet. ITSN will facilitate an international campaign for greater freedom in Tibet based on a comprehensive three-year strategic plan, produce advocacy materials for use by members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups.
$45,000
To improve strategic planning and coordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights and democracy in Tibet. ITSN will facilitate an international campaign for greater freedom in Tibet based on a comprehensive three-year strategic plan, produce advocacy materials for use by members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups.
Khawa Karpo Tibet
Culture Centre
$25,000
To provide news and analysis to the Tibetan public and to promote greater discussion and debate on current issues related to Tibet and Tibetans. Khawa Karpo will publish the weekly Tibetan-language newspaper, Bo-Kyi-Bang-Chen (Tibet Express), and maintain a trilingual website.
$25,000
To provide news and analysis to the Tibetan public and to promote greater discussion and debate on current issues related to Tibet and Tibetans. Khawa Karpo will publish the weekly Tibetan-language newspaper, Bo-Kyi-Bang-Chen (Tibet Express), and maintain a trilingual website.
Students for a Free
Tibet
$22,506*
To strengthen Tibetan activists’ skill in information gathering, media advocacy, information communication technology, grassroots organizing, and leadership. Students for a Free Tibet will conduct a two-week leadership training program for Tibetan youth, focusing on democracy, media strategy, nonviolent tactics, and the use of technology in campaigning and organizing
$22,506*
To strengthen Tibetan activists’ skill in information gathering, media advocacy, information communication technology, grassroots organizing, and leadership. Students for a Free Tibet will conduct a two-week leadership training program for Tibetan youth, focusing on democracy, media strategy, nonviolent tactics, and the use of technology in campaigning and organizing
Tibet Museum
$15,000
To preserve material related to modern Tibetan history and to educate visitors about the Tibetan culture and people. The Tibet Museum will maintain and operate its Dharamsala-based museum, “Demton Khang,” display a touring exhibition, organize seminars and lectures, publish a newsletter and brochures, and maintain a website.
$15,000
To preserve material related to modern Tibetan history and to educate visitors about the Tibetan culture and people. The Tibet Museum will maintain and operate its Dharamsala-based museum, “Demton Khang,” display a touring exhibition, organize seminars and lectures, publish a newsletter and brochures, and maintain a website.
Tibetan Centre for
Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)
$50,000
To raise awareness about and to deepen understanding of democracy in Tibet. TCHRD will produce and disseminate reports and newsletters highlighting the situation in Tibet and conduct workshops and speaking tours on democracy and human rights for Tibetans in exile.
$50,000
To raise awareness about and to deepen understanding of democracy in Tibet. TCHRD will produce and disseminate reports and newsletters highlighting the situation in Tibet and conduct workshops and speaking tours on democracy and human rights for Tibetans in exile.
Tibetan Institute for
Performing Arts (TIPA)
$15,000*
To promote democratic ideas and values through music and the performing arts. TIPA will produce audio and visual material related to democracy and sponsor performances of traditional Tibetan theater, opera, and music throughout Tibetan communities in India to reinforce concepts of nonviolence and democracy.
$15,000*
To promote democratic ideas and values through music and the performing arts. TIPA will produce audio and visual material related to democracy and sponsor performances of traditional Tibetan theater, opera, and music throughout Tibetan communities in India to reinforce concepts of nonviolence and democracy.
Tibetan Literacy
Society
$35,000
To provide the Tibetan public with 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 Tibet Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month.
$35,000
To provide the Tibetan public with 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 Tibet Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month.
Tibetan Parliamentary
and Policy Research Centre (TPPRC)
$15,000*
To enhance the capacity of the legislative branch of the Tibetan government-in-exile by strengthening the skills of Tibetan parliamentarians-in-exile in strategic planning, outreach, and communications. The Tibetan Parliamentary and Policy Research Centre will organize an eight-day workshop on strategic planning skills and ways to promote dialogue and outreach with the Chinese and international community.
$15,000*
To enhance the capacity of the legislative branch of the Tibetan government-in-exile by strengthening the skills of Tibetan parliamentarians-in-exile in strategic planning, outreach, and communications. The Tibetan Parliamentary and Policy Research Centre will organize an eight-day workshop on strategic planning skills and ways to promote dialogue and outreach with the Chinese and international community.
Tibetan Review Trust
Society
$25,000
To promote freedom of press and to improve understanding of democratic concepts in the Tibetan exile community. Tibetan Review will publish a monthly English-language news magazine that provides Tibetans in exile and the international community with Tibet-related news, insightful editorials and opinion pieces, including articles written by prominent journalists, academics, and others interested in Tibetan issues.
$25,000
To promote freedom of press and to improve understanding of democratic concepts in the Tibetan exile community. Tibetan Review will publish a monthly English-language news magazine that provides Tibetans in exile and the international community with Tibet-related news, insightful editorials and opinion pieces, including articles written by prominent journalists, academics, and others interested in Tibetan issues.
Tibetan Women’s
Association (Central)
$15,000
To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan refugee women and to raise awareness of human rights violations against women in Tibet. The Tibetan Women’s Association will publish a bi-monthly newsletter and a bilingual magazine and advocate for the rights of Tibetan women.
$15,000
To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan refugee women and to raise awareness of human rights violations against women in Tibet. The Tibetan Women’s Association will publish a bi-monthly newsletter and a bilingual magazine and advocate for the rights of Tibetan women.
Voice of Tibet
$33,600*
To encourage and to sustain independent public opinion inside Tibet and to familiarize Tibetans with the ideals of democracy and human rights. The “Voice of Tibet,” an independent, Tibetan-language shortwave radio station, will broadcast regular news about Tibet, the Tibetan exile community, and the Tibetan government-in-exile to listeners in Tibet and in neighboring countries.
$33,600*
To encourage and to sustain independent public opinion inside Tibet and to familiarize Tibetans with the ideals of democracy and human rights. The “Voice of Tibet,” an independent, Tibetan-language shortwave radio station, will broadcast regular news about Tibet, the Tibetan exile community, and the Tibetan government-in-exile to listeners in Tibet and in neighboring countries.
Welfare Society
Tibetan Chamber of Commerce
$15,000
To empower and build the capacity of the Tibetan Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to support the development of a sustainable Tibetan business community and to encourage entrepreneurship among Tibetans. The TCC will organize a series of workshops for the Tibetan business community on entrepreneurship and to help develop the capacity of the TCC in business association operations and management.
$15,000
To empower and build the capacity of the Tibetan Chamber of Commerce (TCC) to support the development of a sustainable Tibetan business community and to encourage entrepreneurship among Tibetans. The TCC will organize a series of workshops for the Tibetan business community on entrepreneurship and to help develop the capacity of the TCC in business association operations and management.
* Indicates
Department of State funding beyond NED's annual appropriation
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