THE TIBET FUND’S Special Evening WITH OUR FRIENDS IN THE BAY AREA, CA
The Tibet Fund’s special evening will feature an intimate dinner with our friends, a compassion meditation by Dr. Thupten Jinpa, the principal interpreter of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and performances of traditional Tibetan songs and dances by Tibetan artistes.
Based in New York since 1981, The Tibet Fund is dedicated to preserving Tibetan cultural identity and heritage for future generations by supporting and strengthening Tibetan com- munities in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet through programs for education, health, refu- gee rehabilitation, cultural preservation, elder care and community development.
The proceeds from the event will support our program to strengthen Tibetan Civil Society Organizations in India, Nepal, and Tibet that works to empower the most vulnerable section of the Tibetan community. We hope to raise a total of $125,000 at this fundraising event. A friend and a former board member of The Tibet Fund, who wishes to remain anonymous, has agreed to match every dollar up to $60,000.
Your donation will support the following urgent programs of the Tibetan community in India, Nepal and Tibet: Scholarship for Underprivileged Tibetan Girls: 16 deserving girls from poor family background in India and Tibet will receive a scholarship to pursue higher education and professional skill training to ensure their all-round self-reliance. The Tibet Fund will support this initiative to promote girls’ education through two women-initiated NGOs Drokmo and DeShema, based in India and Tibet respectively.
Girls’ Empowerment: In partnership with Drokmo, The Tibet Fund will promote better Menstrual Hygiene Management and promote awareness about Prevention of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV). Drokmo will publish booklets on menstrual health education, freely distribute eco-friendly reusable sanitary pads, and conduct workshops on SGBV for Tibetan girls in schools and nunneries.
Legal Aid Services for Poor Tibetans: In partnership with Tibetan Legal Association in India, The Tibet Fund will support legal education workshops and provide pro bono legal aid services for poor and legally vulnerable Tibetans including drafting affidavits, pleading cases, representing clients before police authorities, judicial magistrates, refugee documentation, etc.
Tibetan Language Literary and Early Child Development: In partnership with Manjushri Educational Services in India, The Tibet Fund will support Tibetan language literacy and competency through the publication of high-quality Tibetan children’s books, and dissemination of information on the good practices of Early Childhood Care and Education for new parents through an informative bilingual website.
Medical Treatment Advocacy for Vulnerable Patients: In partnership with Patient Care Trust, The Tibet Fund will support pro bono services to poor and vulnerable patients with serious illnesses to navigate the Indian hospital systems. PCA will assist these patients in securing appointments with qualified specialists in Delhi, assisting with translation, arranging transportation and comfortable low-cost accommodation during treatment and recovery periods, and seeking funding for those who are unable to afford medical expenses.
Tibetan Cancer Prevention and Awareness Program: In partnership with Tibetan Cancer Society in India, The Tibet Fund will support free cancer awareness programs, early detection camps and free cancer screening in different Tibetan settlements, schools, and monasteries benefiting thousands of low-income and vulnerable Tibetan refugees. Free screening would include mammography, breast examination, cervical test, oral cancer detection, gynecological test and oncologist consultation. Support for this project will help minimize cancer- related mortality rates, enable access to medical resources and assistance for the vulnerable patients, and help spread awareness about cancer within the Tibetan community.
CONTACT: Norzin Dolma at [email protected] or 646 886 0261