New Delhi: The 8th Tibetan Youth Leadership Training (TYLT) began on 22nd December, 2007 at TCV Tibetan Youth Hostel, Rohini, New Delhi City. The significance of TYLT can be measured from the 2004 TYC General Body Meeting which unanimously passed a resolution for the inclusion of TYLT as an annual activity of TYC Centrex.
The inaugural of the TYLT was graced officially by the Chief Guest Mr. Karma Chophel, Speaker of the Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies (ATPD). In his address he advised the students to be proud of your heritage and know the pain that keeps one alert about the Tibetan suffering. TYC President Mr. Tsewang Rigzin gave the welcome and introductory speech.
Among the Special Guest were Mr. L.R. Sanga, Coordinator of the Nationalities Youth Forum of Burma, Beri Jigme Wangyal, Member of Parliament and Tibetan Historian, and Mr.Kalsang Phunstok Godrukpa, Former President of TYC. Mr. L.R. Sanga spoke on the common grounds for Tibet and Burma to counter the Chinese government’s policy. He shared his support for the Tibetan freedom movement and stated that, “Tibet will surely gain Independence under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.”
Mr. Karma Chophel spoke on the topic “Sino-Tibet delegation diplomacy” for the first session by relating the historical background of the Special Envoy Visits, its present status and the future prospects. Subsequently, freelance journalist and photographer Mr. Vijay Kranti shared his experiences on how to approach and lobby the Media. Mrs. Tsering Yangkyi, Executive Director of Tesi Environment Awareness Movement (TEAM) presented on “Tibet’s Environment and its impact on South Asia” for the last session of the day. After dinner, a documentary movie “Bringing down the Dictator” was screened to familiarize the participants with the Serbian student movement for freedom and democracy.
Over 70 students from various institutions in India and Nepal are participating in the five day training program of which 28 are females. The five day program will cover various topics ranging from Tibetan Independence Movement and the role of people’s participation, Sino-Tibetan delegation diplomacy, Media Strategies, Environment, Career, Democracy, Olympic Campaigns, Mass Movements, Tibetan Judiciary System, Charter of TYC, Organizational Transformation, Importance of Tibetan Language, Aids and Drugs, India’s Tibet policy, Tibetan history, China and etc.
For more information, contact Dhondup Dorjee – dhondor@gmail.com.
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Central Executive Committee,
Tibetan Youth Congress.
Mobile Number: 9418795547 (Dhasa)
TYC Centrex Off : 01892-22155(Dhasa)
Mobile Number : 9899769790(New Delhi)
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