Tibetan Youth Leadership Program (TYLP)
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
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
- 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
Program Description
A weeklong intensive leadership training program designed to nurture youth leaders within the Tibetan community. The program provides:- Age: 18-28 years old
- Residency: Legal residents of the United States
- Background: Open to all interested Tibetans
Eligibility
- 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
Program Focus Areas
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
- Writing sample (1-2 pages)
- Essay on leadership in Tibetan community
Required Materials
- Program typically held in March
- Training duration: One week (approximately March 4-9 based on 2002 program)
- Dates finalized after candidate selection
Timeline Notes
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