Tibetan Youth Leadership Program (TYLP)

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

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