NED Grants in Tibet in 2015

According to the NED Annual Report for 2015, the following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed by the NED for programs in Tibet:

A Symposium for Tibetan Intellectuals and Artists

Filming for Tibet

$43,000

To provide a safe space for minorities to express their identity, discuss political and social issues, and build stronger networks to protect their ethnic identity. The organization will hold a meeting of Tibetan educators, writers and activists to discuss and share thoughts on human rights, democracy, and the rights guaranteed to minority nationalities under the Chinese constitution. Additionally, the organization will provide support to current and former political prisoners.

Amplifying Voices from Tibet

Tibet Society UK

$20,000

To amplify the voices of Tibetans in Tibet and to increase understanding of conditions in Tibet from the Tibetans’ point of view. The organization will translate articles written by popular bloggers in China from Mandarin and Tibetan into English, and disseminate them widely to highlight local perspectives on the effects of government policies in Tibet and encourage accountability.

Building the Professional Capacity of Journalists

Tibetan Journalist Public Charitable Trust

$8,000

To build the professional capacity of journalists working for Tibetan exile media. The program will conduct two four-day intensive skills trainings for 10 participants each, with a focus on the principles of journalistic ethics and responsibility. The participants will be young journalists working on the news desks of print, radio, and television outlets.  The program will also include a conference convening respected and well-known journalists from Indian and international media houses.

Demton Khang – The Tibet Museum

Social and Resource Development Fund

$25,000

To collect, preserve, and present material related to modern Tibetan history, commemorate Tibet’s rich civilization, protect Tibetan identity, and educate the public about Tibetan culture, language and religion. The grantee will maintain and operate its Dharamsala-based museum, Demton Khang, organize a touring exhibition, digitize its photo archive, conduct trainings on proper archiving techniques, publish an online newsletter, and maintain a website.

Demton Khang – The Tibet Museum

Social and Resource Development Fund

Supplement: $4,320

To collect, preserve, and present material related to modern Tibetan history, commemorate Tibet’s rich civilization, protect Tibetan identity, and counter Chinese propaganda on Tibet’s political and cultural history. The organization will maintain and operate a Dharamsala-based museum, display a touring exhibition, digitize its photo archive, organize trainings on proper archiving techniques, publish an online newsletter, and maintain a website.

Empowering a new Generation of Tibetan Activists and Leaders

Rights Action Lab Inc.

$25,000

To enhance digital security practices and leadership skills among Tibetan civic activists. The grantee will strengthen Tibetan activists’ skills in information-gathering, media advocacy, communications and technology, grassroots organizing, and team-building. It will continue to develop new technology, training, and educational tools to enhance online security practices of Tibetan activists. Additionally, it will organize Lhakar Academy, a leadership training program for Tibetan youth focusing on democracy, media strategy, nonviolent tactics, and the use of information communication technology.

Human Rights Documentation and Advocacy

Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy

$60,000

To monitor, document and highlight political repression and human rights violations in Tibet. The program will monitor state-owned Chinese media and social media for information on Tibet and conduct research on the human rights situation and legal landscape in Tibet. The grantee will produce a variety of reports based on the findings, including a special report on government repression of a wide range of individual and community civic initiatives in Tibet.

International Advocacy for Human Rights in Tibet

Tibet Justice Center

$45,000

To strengthen coordinated and concerted engagement on Tibet at the United Nations through the UN Committee against Torture and the Universal Periodic Review mechanism. The Tibet Justice Center will work closely with a coalition of Tibetan NGOs and Tibet support groups to monitor, document and highlight human rights violations in Tibet, and to pressure the Chinese government to adhere to universal human rights norms.

Promoting Conflict Resolution and Democratic Processes

Tibetan Centre for Conflict Resolution

$22,700

To build a vibrant democratic environment by instilling democratic values and practices that are rooted in conflict resolution principles. The program will provide skills training to local assembly members in the non-violent management of conflict and introduce communication skills useful in conflict prevention. The staff will also attend advanced training programs to develop their capacity as conflict resolution trainers.

Promoting Democracy through Theater and Performing Arts

Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts

$10,000

To promote democratic values and norms, and engender a sense of community and solidarity among visitors and refugees from Tibet and Tibetans living in exile, through the medium of performing arts. The organization will perform two plays aimed at encouraging discussion about democracy, cultural identity, and language preservation among Tibetans who travel to India for pilgrimage.

Promoting Women’s Rights in the Tibetan Exile Community

Tibetan Women’s Association

$34,000

To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan women, and to raise awareness about Tibet’s political situation. The grantee will conduct an advanced women’s leadership training course and produce publications that highlight the issues faced by Tibetan women. It will also organize panel discussions and attend conferences to advocate for protection of Tibet’s environment.

Sino-Tibetan History Project

Conflict Resolution

$131,000

To conduct a rigorous analysis of competing interpretations of the historical relationship between China and Tibet. The project will bring together independent researchers and academics from various disciplines to examine evidence, from a variety of sources and in multiple languages, that has a bearing on the politically salient claim that Tibet has been a part of China since antiquity. The organization will commission a series of research papers, organize three expert meetings, and publish a paper synthesizing the findings.

Strengthening International Support for Human Rights in Tibet

International Tibet Network

$80,000

To improve strategic planning and coordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights in Tibet. The network will facilitate an international campaign for greater freedom in Tibet, produce advocacy materials for use by members, conduct capacity building trainings for members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups.

Strengthening International Support for Human Rights in Tibet

International Tibet Network

Supplement: $8,580

To enhance strategic planning and coordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights in Tibet. The organization will facilitate an international campaign for greater freedom in Tibet, produce advocacy materials for use by members, conduct capacity building trainings for members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups.

Strengthening the Tibetan Movement through Campaigning and Leadership Training

Students for a Free Tibet, Inc.

$30,000

To raise international awareness of rights-based issues in Tibet, and to strengthen Tibetan activists’ skills in media advocacy, communications and technology, grassroots organizing, and leadership. The grantee will conduct thematic campaigns at the grassroots, national, and international levels on language rights, political prisoners, forced resettlement of nomads, and the environment. The grantee will also work to bolster multilateral mechanisms that can bring pressure to bear for the peaceful resolution of the Tibet issue.

Support for Political Prisoners

Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet

$11,500

To increase organizational capacity, refine strategic direction, improve implementation of programs, and strengthen advocacy efforts. The organization will review and improve its overall structure, programs, and strategies by working closely with an outside consultant. To be more effective as an advocacy group, the organization will also meet with and learn from pro-democracy organizations founded by former political prisoners in two other countries.

Tibet Express Newspaper

Khawa Karpo Tibet Culture Centre

$35,000

To provide independent news and analysis about Tibet and promote discussion and debate on current social and political issues related to Tibet and Tibetans. The organization will publish a weekly Tibetan-language newspaper providing news, features and analysis, and maintain a trilingual website in Tibetan, Mandarin, and English.

Tibet Policy Institute

Social and Resource Development Fund

$20,500

To monitor, document and highlight the effects of development polices in Tibet. The organization will conduct research on political, economic, and social impacts of resource extraction and mass tourism in Tibet; produce a report based on its findings; and conduct strategic advocacy campaigns on the issue. In addition, the organization will conduct an advanced training for its researchers on policy analysis.

Tibet Times Newspaper

Tibetan Literacy Society

$40,000

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 the general public on civic issues, including human rights and democracy. The organization will publish and distribute a Tibetan-language newspaper three times a month, and maintain a website that is updated daily.

Tibet Times Newspaper

Tibetan Literacy Society

Supplement: $15,000

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 the general public on civic issues, including human rights and democracy. The society will publish and distribute Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month, and maintain a website updated daily.

Tibetan Election Observation Mission

International Campaign for Tibet

$42,000

To raise awareness of and provide support and solidarity for the Tibetan democratization process. Serving as the secretariat for an international network of parliamentarians concerned about Tibet, the organization will coordinate a parliamentarian mission to observe the March 20, 2016, elections taking place throughout the Tibetan exile community.

Voice of Tibet: Independent Shortwave Tibetan Radio

The Foundation Voice of Tibet

$35,400

To encourage and 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 audiences in Tibet and in neighboring countries.

NED Grants in Tibet in 2014

According to the NED Annual Report for 2014, the following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed by the NED for programs in Tibet:

Consultations Samdup
Freedom of Information
$25,000
Human Rights Dialogue Between Tibetans and Chinese
To share information, facilitate dialogue, and improve understanding between Tibetans in exile 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.

Filming for Tibet
Rule of Law
$15,000
A Workshop on Legal Rights for Ethnic Minorities in China
To educate ethnic minorities in China about the legal and civic rights guaranteed under the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China. Filming for Tibet will organize a workshop on the legal rights of ethnic minorities.

Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet
Human Rights
$36,000
Support for Political Prisoners
To provide support to current and former political prisoners and to educate Tibetans in exile about human rights conditions in Tibet. Gu-Chu-Sum will provide support to political prisoners in Tibet, maintain a human rights desk, publish an annual human rights magazine, and document video testimonies of former political prisoners.

International Campaign for Tibet
Human Rights
$24,000
Fostering understanding between Tibetans and Chinese
To foster better 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 organize conferences bringing together China and Tibet scholars, Tibetan activists, and media specialists to further elaborate and explore key engagement areas such as protection of the Tibetan environment, engaging with Chinese Buddhist communities, and analyzing China’s ethnic minority policies.

International Campaign for Tibet
Freedom of Association
$25,000
Tibet-China Democracy Networking Program
To create a vibrant strategy 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. The International Campaign for Tibet will organize a two-day meeting of China and Tibet scholars, Tibetan activists, and media specialists to formulate ideas for creating and redefining a vibrant Chinese outreach strategy.

International Tibet Network
Human Rights
Supplement: $7,000
Strengthening International Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Tibet
To improve strategic planning and coordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights and democracy in Tibet. ITN will facilitate an international campaign for greater freedom in Tibet, produce advocacy materials for use by members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups, including a steering committee meeting.

International Tibet Network
Human Rights
$80,000
Strengthening International Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Tibet
To improve strategic planning and coordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights and democracy in Tibet. The International Tibet Network will facilitate an international campaign for greater freedom in Tibet, produce advocacy materials for use by members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups, including a steering committee meeting.

Khawa Karpo Tibet Culture Centre
Freedom of Information
$35,000
Tibet Express Newspaper
To provide independent 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.

Sino-Tibet Friendship Association of Taiwan
Freedom of Association
$42,400
Tibet Film Festival and Art Exhibition
To facilitate dialogue and understanding between Tibetans and Chinese through the medium of arts and films. The organization will arrange art exhibits, film festivals and discussion panels in Taiwan and Hong Kong to promote greater awareness of Tibet among Chinese students and tourists from the mainland, Hong Kong Chinese and Taiwanese.

Social and Resource Development Fund
Freedom of Information
$17,000
Demton Khang – The Tibet Museum
To collect, preserve, and present material related to modern Tibetan history, commemorate Tibet’s rich civilization, protect Tibetan identity, and to counter Chinese propaganda on Tibet’s political and cultural history. The Tibet Museum will educate the public about Tibetan culture, language and religion through its Dharamsala-based museum, Demton Khang, as well as a touring exhibition, digitization of its photo archive, trainings on archiving techniques, an online newsletter, and a website.

Students for a Free Tibet, Inc.
Human Rights
$46,000
Empowering Tibetan Activists through Technology and Leadership Training
To raise international awareness of rights issues in Tibet, and to strengthen Tibetan activists’ advocacy skills. Students for a Free Tibet will conduct thematic campaigns on human rights and environmental issues at the grassroots, national, and international levels on language rights, political prisoners’ rights, and forced resettlement of nomads. It will also organize Lhakar Academy, leadership training for Tibetan youth focusing on democratic values and norms, media advocacy, communications and technology, grassroots organizing, and the use of information communication technology.

The Foundation Voice of Tibet
Freedom of Information
$36,240
Voice of Tibet: Independent Shortwave Tibetan Radio
To encourage and 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 audiences in Tibet and in neighboring countries.

Tibet Justice Center
Human Rights
Supplement: $7,464
International Advocacy for Human Rights in Tibet
To strengthen coordinated and concerted engagement on Tibet at the United Nations through the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights review of China. The Tibet Justice Center will work closely with the International Tibet Network to monitor, document and highlight human rights violations in Tibet, and to pressure the Chinese government to adhere to universal human rights norms.

Tibet Justice Center
Human Rights
$24,500
International Advocacy for Human Rights in Tibet
To strengthen coordinated and concerted engagement on Tibet at the United Nations through the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights review of China. Tibet Justice Center will work closely with the International Tibet Network to monitor, document and highlight human rights violations in Tibet, and to pressure the Chinese government to adhere to universal human rights norms.

Tibet Society UK
Freedom of Information
$15,630
Amplifying Voices from Tibet
To promote democratic reform and media freedom in Tibet through the amplification of voices of Tibetans inside Tibet. Tibet Society UK’s project will translate articles and commentary written by popular bloggers in China into English, and disseminate them widely to encourage accountability and highlight Tibetan perspectives on the effects of current government policies in Tibet.

Tibetan Centre for Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution
$30,000
Promoting Conflict Resolution and Democratic Processes
To build a vibrant democratic environment by instilling democratic values and practices that are rooted in conflict resolution principles. The Tibetan Center for Conflict Resolution (TCCR) will provide skills training to local assembly members in the nonviolent management of conflict and introduce communication skills that are useful in conflict prevention. TCCR will also conduct a training of trainers program to develop a new cadre of conflict resolution trainers.

Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
Democratic Ideas and Values
$38,500
Human Rights Documentation and Advocacy
To monitor, document and highlight political repression and human rights violations in Tibet. The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) will monitor state-owned Chinese media and social media for information on Tibet and conduct research on the human rights situation and legal landscape in Tibet. TCHRD will produce a variety of reports based on the findings, including a special report on how current policies are repressing nearly all forms of independent social solidarity, cultural life, and community mutual assistance in Tibet.

Tibetan Literacy Society
Freedom of Information
$40,000
Tibet Times Newspaper
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 the general public on civic issues, including human rights and democracy. The Tibetan Literacy Society will publish and distribute Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month, and maintain a website updated daily.

Tibetan Voluntary Health Association
Civic Education
$10,400
Promoting Democracy through Theater and Performing Arts
To promote democratic values and norms, and engender mutual understanding among visitors and refugees from Tibet and Tibetans living in exile through the medium of performing arts. The Tibetan Voluntary Health Association will work with the Tibet Theatre to perform two plays aimed at encouraging discussion about democracy, cultural identity, and language preservation.

Tibetan Women’s Association
Human Rights
$34,000
Promoting Women’s Rights in the Tibetan Exile Community
To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan women, and to raise awareness about Tibet’s political situation. The Tibetan Women’s Association will conduct an advanced women’s leadership training course and produce publications that highlight the issues faced by Tibetan women. It will also organize panel discussions and attend conferences to advocate for protection of Tibet’s environment.

Freedom of Information
$12,000
Tibetan-Chinese PEN Centre
To promote freedom of expression by amplifying independent voices defending civil liberties in Tibet and China. The organization will convene a founding meeting of the Tibetan-Chinese PEN Centre by inviting Tibetan and Chinese intellectuals and writers who want to collaborate with one another, counter state censorship, and conduct advocacy on behalf of imprisoned writers.

Rule of Law
$20,000
Providing Legal Aid for Ethnic Minorities in China
To raise awareness on and protect minority rights, promote adherence to constitutional protections, and strengthen the rule of law in China. The organization will work closely with lawyers in China to identify cases and provide legal representation for minorities.

NED Grants in Tibet in 2013

According to the NED Annual Report for 2013, 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 
$25,000
Minority Laws, Nonviolent Action, and Information Communication Technology Training for the Monastic Community
To increase the knowledge of the Tibetan monastic community in exile about Chinese minority laws and the theory and practice of nonviolent political action. The Bodkyi Translation and Research House will conduct a series of workshops and produce a variety of resource material for the monastic community in exile on Chinese laws and the practice of nonviolent action. 

Consultations Samdup
$37,500
Human Rights Dialogue between Tibetans and Chinese
To share information, facilitate dialogue, and improve understanding between Tibetans in exile and Tibetans and Chinese inside China. Consultations Samdup will carry out an online communication project  directed at outreach to Chinese citizens in 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
$30,000
Support for Political Prisoners
To provide support to current and former Tibetan political prisoners and to educate Tibetans in exile about human rights conditions in Tibet.  Gu-Chu-Sum will provide humanitarian support to political prisoners in Tibet, and conduct research and produce publications on the plight of Tibetan political prisoners.   

International Campaign for Tibet
$25,000
Tibet-China Democracy Networking Program
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 Network
$50,000
Strengthening International Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Tibet
To improve strategic planning and coordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights and democracy in Tibet. ITN will facilitate an international campaign for greater freedom in Tibet, produce advocacy materials for use by members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups. 

Khawa Karpo Tibet Culture Centre
$35,000
Tibet Express Newspaper
To provide independent 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.

Social and Resource Development Fund
$40,000
Preserving Historically Significant Tibetan Pictures and Artifacts to Raise Awareness about Tibet's Political Situation
To preserve material related to modern Tibetan history and to educate the public about Tibetan culture and people. The Tibet Museum will maintain and operate its Dharamsala-based museum, Demton Khang, display a touring exhibition, digitize its photo archive, organize trainings on proper archiving techniques, publish an online newsletter, and maintain a website.

Students for a Free Tibet, Inc.
$25,000
Empowering Tibetan Activists through Technology and Active Nonviolence
To raise international awareness of rights-based issues in Tibet and to strengthen Tibetan activists’ skill in information gathering, media advocacy, communications and technology, grassroots organizing, and leadership. Students for a Free Tibet will conduct campaigns at the grassroots, national, and international levels and organize Lhakar Academy, a month-long intensive leadership training for Tibetan youth, focusing on democracy, media strategy, nonviolent tactics, and the use of technology. 

Students for a Free Tibet, Inc.
$17,956

Strengthening Tibetan Activists’ Knowledge in Digital Security
To strengthen Tibetan activists’ skill in information gathering, communications, and digital security. Student for a Free Tibet will assess the Tibet movement’s ability to communicate securely online and provide trainings based on its findings for at least forty activists and key communicators in safe online practices. 

The Foundation Voice of Tibet
$34,000
Voice of Tibet Shortwave Tibetan-Language Radio
To encourage and 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 audiences in Tibet and in neighboring countries. 

Tibet Justice Center
$15,000
International Advocacy for Human Rights in Tibet
To strengthen coordinated and concerted engagement on Tibet at the United Nations through the Universal Periodic Review of China's human rights record. Tibet Justice Center will work closely with the International Tibet Network to monitor, document and highlight human rights violations in Tibet, and to pressure the Chinese government to adhere to universal human rights norms.

Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
$18,000
Human Rights Documentation and Advocacy
To monitor, document and highlight the continued political repression and human rights violations in Tibet. TCHRD will monitor state-owned Chinese media and social media for information on Tibet and conduct research on human rights situation in Tibet. TCHRD will produce a variety of reports based on  the findings, including a special report on the practice of local elections for village leaders in Tibet.

Tibetan Literacy Society
$40,000
Tibet Times Newspaper
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 the general public on civic issues, including human rights and democracy. The Tibetan Literacy Society will publish and distribute Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month, and maintain a website updated daily.

Tibetan Women's Association (Central)
$25,000
Promoting Women's Rights in the Tibetan Exile Community
To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan women, and to raise awareness about Tibet’s political situation. The Tibetan Women’s Association will conduct an advanced women’s leadership training course and produce publications that highlight the issues faced by Tibetan women.

NED Annual Report 2013 – Grants to China (Tibet)

NED Annual Report 2013 – Grants to China (Tibet)

NED Grants in Tibet in 2012

According to the NED Annual Report for 2012, 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
$25,000
To increase the knowledge of the Tibetan monastic community in exile about Chinese minority laws and the theory and practice of nonviolent political action. The Bodkyi Translation and Research House will conduct a series of workshops and produce a variety of resource material for the monastic community in exile on Chinese laws and the 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 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.

Filming for Tibet
$9,000
To provide a safe environment for Tibetan intellectuals and artists to discuss social and political issues. Filming for Tibet will organize a symposium to create a forum for Tibetan thinkers to engage in dialogue and to strengthen networks for future collaboration on peaceful and creative means to express their opinions.

Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet
$50,000
To provide support to current and former Tibetan political prisoners and to educate Tibetans in exile about human rights conditions in Tibet. Gu-Chu-Sum will provide support to political prisoners in Tibet, conduct workshops to raise awareness among Tibetan youth, maintain a human rights desk, and publish a bi-monthly human rights newsletter and annual magazine.

International Campaign for Tibet
$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.

The Tibet Network 
$60,000
To improve strategic planning and coordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights and democracy in Tibet. The Network will facilitate an international campaign for greater freedom in Tibet, produce advocacy materials for use by members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups.

Khawa Karpo Tibet Culture Centre Charitable Trust
$35,000
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, Inc.
$35,000
To raise international awareness of rights-based issues in Tibet and to strengthen Tibetan activists’ skill in information gathering, media advocacy, communications and technology, grassroots organizing, and leadership. Students for a Free Tibet will conduct targeted campaigns at the grassroots, national, and international levels and organize a leadership training for Tibetan youth, focusing on democracy, media strategy, campaigning and advocacy, and the use of technology.

The Foundation Voice of Tibet
$45,000
To encourage and 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 audiences in Tibet and in neighboring countries.

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 and in Tibet Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month and maintain a website updated daily.

Tibetan Women's Association (Central)
$20,000
To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan women, and to raise awareness about Tibet. The Tibetan Women’s Association will conduct an advanced women’s leadership training course and produce publications that highlight the contributions of Tibetan women.

NED Grants in Tibet in 2011

According to the NED Annual Report for 2011, 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
$20,000
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 monks in exile on Chinese laws and the 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.

Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet
$45,000
To provide support to Tibetan political prisoners and to educate Tibetans in exile about human rights conditions in Tibet. Gu-Chu-Sum will provide support to political prisoners in Tibet, conduct a public outreach campaign using theater, maintain a human rights desk, and publish a bi-monthly human rights newsletter and annual magazine.

International Campaign for Tibet
$20,000
[Emergency Funding] To raise international awareness of and provide international support and solidarity for the Tibetan democratization process. Serving as the secretariat for the International Network of Parliamentarians on Tibet (INPaT), the International Campaign for Tibet will coordinate an INPaT international mission to observe the March 20, 2011 elections taking place throughout the Tibetan exile community.

International Campaign for Tibet
$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 Network
$50,000
To improve strategic planning and coordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights and democracy in Tibet. ITN will facilitate an international campaign for greater freedom in Tibet, produce advocacy materials for use by members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups.

Khawa Karpo Tibet Culture Centre
$30,000
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.

Khawa Karpo Tibet Culture Centre
$20,000
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, Inc.
$20,000
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 leadership training program for Tibetan youth, focusing on democracy, media strategy, nonviolent tactics, and the use of technology in campaigning and organizing.

The Foundation Voice of Tibet
$45,000
To encourage and 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 audiences in Tibet and in neighboring countries, and produce and distribute multimedia content related to democratic development through the internet.

Tibetan Literacy Society
$30,000
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 and in Tibet Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month.

Tibetan Women's Association (Central)
$20,000
To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan women, and to raise awareness about Tibet. The Tibetan Women’s Association will conduct an advanced women’s leadership training course and produce publications that highlight the contributions of Tibetan women.

NED Grants in Tibet in 2010

According to the NED Annual Report for 2010, 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
$20,000
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 laws and the 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.

Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet
$45,000
To provide support to Tibetan politi­cal prisoners and to educate Tibetans in exile about human rights conditions in Tibet. Gu-Chu-Sum will provide support to political prisoners in Tibet, organize a workshop on the 2011 general elec­tion for the Tibetan government-in-exile, maintain a human rights desk, and publish a bi-monthly human rights newsletter and annual magazine.

International Campaign for Tibet
$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 Network
$45,000
To improve strategic planning and co­ordination of worldwide campaigns for human rights and democracy in Tibet. ITN will facilitate an international cam­paign for greater freedom in Tibet, produce advocacy materials for use by its members, and organize international meetings of Tibet support groups.

Khawa Karpo Tibet Culture Centre
$15,000
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, Inc.
$25,000
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.

The Foundation Voice of Tibet
$36,000
To encourage and 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.

Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
$25,000
To highlight the human rights situation in Tibet and raise awareness of demo­cratic concepts and human rights within the Tibetan exile community. TCHRD will produce and disseminate reports and newsletters highlighting human rights in Tibet and conduct workshops and speaking tours on the Tibetan exile com­munity’s general elections in 2011.

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 and in Tibet Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language news­paper published three times a month.

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.

Tibetan Women’s Association (Central)
$20,000
To promote the social, political, and eco­nomic empowerment of Tibetan women, and to raise awareness about Tibet. The Tibetan Women’s Association will publish a quarterly newsletter, a bilingual annual magazine, organize a debate on the Kalon Tripa election, and establish a Women’s Environment and Development Desk.

NED Grants in Tibet in 2009

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

* Indicates Department of State funding beyond NED's annual appropriation

NED Grants in Tibet in 2008

According to the NED Annual Report for 2008, 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
$60,000
To provide support to Tibetan political prisoners and educate Tibetans in exile about human rights conditions in China. Gu-Chu-Sum will run a school for former political prisoners, 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)
$53,000
To improve understanding of human rights and democracy-related concerns in Tibet among Chinese, both in China and abroad, and 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.

Khawa Karpo -Tibet Culture Centre
$25,500 *
To provide news and analysis to the Tibetan public and 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 tri-lingual website.

International Tibet Support Network (ITSN)
$45,000 *
To coordinate and build the capacity of the worldwide Tibet movement through a series of meetings, trainings, and workshops. ITSN will coordinate international campaigns focused on the 2008 Beijing Olympics, human rights, and environmental and economic rights in Tibet.

Social Economic and Cultural Development Fund
$20,000 *
To increase Tibetans’ access to information by maintaining a library and learning center. The Fund will sponsor language and computer classes, hold discussion meetings for the general public, and maintain an Internet café to provide greater access to information for the community.

Tibet Museum 
$15,000 *
To preserve and present material related to modern Tibetan history and 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 Literacy Society
$30,000*
To provide the Tibetan public with independent and accurate information on developments in Tibet and in the exile community, and 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 and in Tibet Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month.

Tibetan Parliamentary and Policy Research Centre (TPPRC)
$25,000*
To improve the understanding of elected Tibetan parliamentarians-in-exile on the Tibetan Charter and institutions of the Tibetan government-in-exile as well as the structure and functions of the Chinese political and legal systems. TPPRC will organize a six-day workshop for elected members of the Tibetan parliament-in-exile to discuss and explore the Chinese and Tibetan legal and political systems.

Tibetan Review Trust Society
$30,000 *
To promote freedom of the press and improve understanding of democratic concepts in the Tibetan exile community. The organization will publish a monthly English-language news magazine, Tibetan Review, 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 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 within the Tibetan exile community, the Asian region, and internationally.

Voice of Tibet
$33,430*
To encourage and 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.

NED Grants in Tibet in 2007

According to the NED Annual Report for 2007, 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
$60,000*
To provide support to Tibetan political prisoners and to educate Tibetans in exile about human rights conditions in China. Gu-Chu-Sum will run a school for former political prisoners, 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)
$53,000
To increase understanding between Tibetans and Chinese. ICT will facilitate interaction between Tibetan and Chinese officials, academics, and general publics through meetings, conferences, and the publication of a Chinese-language newsletter and website.

International Tibet Support Network (ITSN)
$45,000*
To coordinate and build the capacity of the worldwide Tibet movement through a series of meetings, trainings, and workshops. ITSN will coordinate three multi-faceted international campaigns focused on the 2008 Beijing Olympics, human rights, and environmental and economic rights in Tibet.

Khawa Karpo Tibet Cultural Centre Charitable Trust
$25,500*
To provide news and analysis to the Tibetan public and 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), maintain a trilingual website, and translate and publish a book by a prominent Tibetan writer.

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 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.

Social, Economic & Cultural Development Fund
$20,000*
To increase Tibetans’ access to information by maintaining a library and learning center. The center will sponsor language and computer classes, hold discussion meetings for the general public, and maintain an Internet café to provide greater access to information for the community.

Tibetan Literacy Society
$30,000
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 and in Tibet Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper published three times a month.

Tibet Museum
$15,500*
To preserve and present 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, and maintain a website.

Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)
$12,000*
To promote political participation in local governance and strengthen democratic practices at the local level. TCHRD will conduct community surveys and two-day workshops on local governance in Tibetan settlements in India, as well as organize half-day public talks in each community on the issue of local elections.

Tibetan Parliamentary and Policy Research Centre (TPPRC)
$15,000*
To strengthen leadership skills and political awareness of young people in Tibet. The TPPRC will conduct a nine-day workshop designed to introduce Tibetan high school students to the structures and functions of the Tibetan government-in-exile and expose them to key civil society organizations, media outlets, and educational institutions as well as human rights and environmental issues related to Tibet.

Tibetan Review
$33,660*
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, insightful opinion pieces, and editorials, including articles written by prominent journalists, academics, and others interested in Tibetan issues.

Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA)
$31,720*
To promote the empowerment of Tibetan refugee women and to raise awareness of human rights violations against women in Tibet. TWA will publish a newsletter and a magazine, conduct leadership training for TWA members, carry out international advocacy, translate the autobiography of one of the TWA’s founders into English, and commission a report on the role of women in the Tibetan struggle for human rights.

Tibetan Writers Abroad PEN Center
$15,000*
To preserve Tibetan literature and culture and protect and support Tibetan writers in Tibet. The Tibetan PEN Center will translate essays and other written materials into Tibetan, much of it originally published in Chinese; publish works by Tibetan writers, including political prisoners; conduct an extensive research project on Tibetan writers imprisoned in Tibet; and participate in International PEN activities.

Voice of Tibet
$38,330*
To encourage and 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 continue to broadcast regular news about Tibet, the Tibetan exile community, and the Tibetan government-in-exile to listeners in Tibet and in neighboring countries.

NED Grants in Tibet in 2006

According to the NED Annual Report for 2006, 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
$40,000*
To document the situation of political prisoners in Tibet and provide support for political prisoners in Tibet and former political prisoners in exile. Gu-Chu-Sum 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 adult education.

International Campaign for Tibet
$53,000
To increase understanding between Tibetans and Chinese by providing greater access to information about Tibet. The organization will facilitate interaction between Tibetan and Chinese officials, academics, and the public through meetings, conferences, and the publication of a Chinese-language newsletter and website.

Khawa Karpo Tibet Cultural Centre Charitable Trust
$20,000
To provide news and analysis to the Tibetan public and promote greater discussion and debate on current issues related to Tibet and Tibetans. Khawa Karpo will publish the Tibetan-language newspaper, Bo-Kyi-Bang-Chen (Tibet Express), three times per month, establish two branch offices to facilitate news collection and distribution, maintain a trilingual website, and organize a three-day workshop on the role of media.

Longsho Youth Movement of Tibet
$15,000
To build leadership skills, promote cultural and political awareness of Tibet, and encourage greater civic engagement among Tibetan youth. Longsho will establish a branch office in Northeast India, conduct a training-of-trainers workshop, and organize leadership camps to strengthen awareness of Tibetan culture and religion and foster democratic values among Tibetan youth.

Tibet Museum
$15,500*
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," promote a touring exhibition, organize seminars and lectures, and maintain a website.

Tibetan Literacy Society
$28,500*
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 and in Tibet 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 government of the Tibetan government-in-exile. The organization 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 procedures of the parliament among local assembly members.

Tibetan Review
$26,000*
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
$30,000*
To promote the social, political, and economic empowerment of Tibetan refugee women and raise awareness of human rights violations against women in Tibet. TWA will publish a bi-weekly newsletter, an annual magazine, and a memoir by one of Tibet's most famous female former political prisoners. TWA will also expand outreach efforts internationally and to regional chapters and strengthen its organizational capacity through trainings and workshops.

Tibetan Writers Abroad PEN Center
$10,000*
To preserve Tibetan literature and culture and protect and support Tibetan writers in Tibet. The Tibetan PEN Center will translate essays and other written materials into Tibetan, much of it originally published in Chinese; publish a collection of writings by its members; and conduct an extensive research project on Tibetan writers imprisoned in Tibet.

Voice of Tibet
$35,000*
To encourage and 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 continue to broadcast regular news about Tibet, the Tibetan exile community, and the Tibetan government-in-exile to listeners in Tibet and in exile in neighboring countries.

NED Grants in Tibet in 2005

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. 

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.

NED Grants in Tibet in 2004

According to the NED Annual Report for 2004, the following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed by the NED for programs in Tibet:

International Campaign for Tibet (ICT)
$45,000
To promote dialogue between Tibetans and Chinese about Tibet. ICT will organize a series of meetings and distribute publications designed to improve communication between Tibetans and Chinese concerning the democratic future of China and Tibet.

Tibet Information Network (TIN)
$80,000*
To disseminate independent news analysis and reporting on Tibet. TIN will produce news updates and special reports covering the most important current events in Tibet; publish the bimonthly TIN Testimonials and four book-length studies covering social issues and provide briefings for human rights and media groups.

Tibet Museum
$15,000*
To collect, preserve and present material relating to modern Tibetan history. The Tibet Museum seeks to commemorate the loss of Tibetan culture and lives as a result of the Chinese occupation and project the hopes and aspirations of the Tibetan people for a brighter future.

Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD)
$15,000
To monitor, document and advocate for the protection of human rights in Tibet. The TCHRD will conduct a week-long workshop for college-age 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 Tibet issue in the context of the United Nations and the effort to build a democratic Tibetan government-in-exile.

Tibetan Literary Society
$25,000
To provide the Tibetan public in Tibet and in exile with independent and accurate information about Tibet and the Tibetan community in exile and to promote open discussion among intellectuals and the general readership on civic issues, including human rights and democracy. The Tibetan Literary Society will publish Bod-Kyi-Dus-Bab (Tibet Times), a Tibetan-language newspaper three times a month.

Tibetan Review
$25,000*
To publish and distribute the Tibetan Review, a monthly English-language news magazine that promotes freedom of press and understanding of democratic concepts in the Tibetan exile community. Tibetan Review will publish feature articles written by prominent journalists, academics, and others interested in Tibetan issues and will cover a range of subjects, including Tibetan history and current events.

Voice of Tibet
$25,000*
To encourage and sustain independent public opinion inside Tibet in the face of severe repression imposed by the Chinese government and to familiarize Tibetans with the ideals of democracy and human rights. The Voice of Tibet, an independent, Tibetan-language shortwave radio station, will continue to broadcast regular news about Tibet, the Tibetan exile community and the Tibetan government-in-exile to listeners in Tibet and in exile in neighboring countries.