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Tibetan Youth Leadership Program (TYLP)

INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR TIBET

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Rolling / Open

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foundation

Overview

Tibetan Youth Leadership Program (TYLP)

Organization: International Campaign for Tibet

Program Type: Leadership training program for young Tibetans

Geographic Scope: United States (participants must be legal residents)

Target Audience: Young Tibetans aged 18-28

    Program Description

    A weeklong intensive leadership training program designed to nurture youth leaders within the Tibetan community. The program provides:
  • Travel expenses to and from Washington, D.C.
  • Accommodation and food during the training period
  • Workshops and hands-on activities on leadership skills
  • Media and communication skills training
  • Lobbying tactics and U.S. politics education
  • Networking opportunities with other young Tibetan leaders
  • Field trips to Amnesty International, Capitol Hill, Voice of America, and Radio Free Asia
  • Panel discussions with expert speakers including human rights activists, Tibetan scholars, and political leaders
  • Congressional office visits
  • Exposure to NGO networking and organizing strategies

    Eligibility

  • Age: 18-28 years old
  • Residency: Legal residents of the United States
  • Background: Open to all interested Tibetans

    Program Focus Areas

  • Activism and practical organizing skills
  • Leadership development within Tibetan community
  • U.S. Congress and Administration engagement
  • Cross-cultural outreach and nonviolence
  • Media messaging and communication

Contact Information

International Campaign for Tibet 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 520 Washington, D.C. 20006 Phone: (202) 785-1515 Fax: (202) 785-4343 Email: [email protected]

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Write an essay on the topic: "What it takes to be a leader in the Tibetan community"
- Length: 1-2 pages maximum
- This serves as the primary selection criterion

2. Submit application via one of these methods:
- Fax: (202) 785-4343
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Postmark by deadline

3. Address:
Tibetan Youth Leadership Program
International Campaign for Tibet
1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 520
Washington, D.C. 20006

4. Selection Process:
- ICT reviews essays and applications
- Selection based on timely submission and essay quality
- Selected participants are notified
- Final program dates are arranged based on participants' convenience

    Required Materials

  • Writing sample (1-2 pages)
  • Essay on leadership in Tibetan community

    Timeline Notes

  • Program typically held in March
  • Training duration: One week (approximately March 4-9 based on 2002 program)
  • Dates finalized after candidate selection

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