Tibet Corps

07/02/2024

Tenzin Kalsang la joined as a Tibet Corps volunteer at the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI) for a period of three months from November 2, 2023 to February 2, 2024. She presented a research paper titled "The Great Wall of China: What lies behind?" after the completion of her service to the staff of TPI, CTA.

07/02/2024

03/01/2024

Tibet Corps volunteers had the opportunity to meet Kungo Sikyong on December 7, 2023, at Sikyong's Office. During the meeting, volunteers introduced themselves and were given the opportunity to ask any questions or clarify any doubts they may have had. The meeting lasted for over one and a half hours.

06/12/2023

Profiling Tibet Corps' Volunteer: Tenzin Dhawoe

Tenzin Dhawoe was born in Mundgod Tibetan Settlement and completed Class 12 from CST Mundgod. She earned her GNM from St. Martha's College of Nursing, following which she completed an internship at St. Martha's Hospital.

"I worked as a full-time nurse for 8 hours daily, taking care of both OPD and non-OPD patient-related tasks, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, I took personal initiative in managing two major programs: eye checkups conducted twice a month in partnership with Agarwal's Hospital, and Hepatitis B, which involved sample collection, ultrasound scans for positive patients, and administering the 3rd dose vaccination for residents. I would like to express my gratitude to the team for believing in me. I had a great time working under your leadership, learning many new things both personally and professionally."

Her period of service: August 18, 2023 to November 17, 2023

06/12/2023

Another round of CTA offices orientation was held for seven Tibet Corps volunteers on October 19, 2023. These volunteers are currently working in various CTA departments and units. As part of the program's overarching objectives, a one-day orientation session was organized to familiarize the volunteers with CTA offices and the respective works each office is engaged in.

31/07/2023

Profiling Tibet Corps' Volunteer: Tsering Tashi

Tsering Tashi was born in Manali and pursued education until Class 10 from TCV Selakui, and then completed his Class 12 from TCV school Bylakuppe. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Delhi and after which he spent a year as a casual student at College for Higher Tibetan Studies.

"I worked as a volunteer at the Department of Home, which was primarily involved in documentation tasks, assisting in accounts with record-keeping of procurement of fixed assets and various FDs, and coordinating the YES VEF Scholarship program under the Welfare Section. I came to know about the Tibet Corps program through a friend, and I have found this is an excellent opportunity to serve CTA. During my three months service, I gained, learned, and insight about CTA. My family was also excited and supportive of my decision to join the Tibet Corps. Unfortunately, I could not continue my service due my personal reasons; however, I would like to thank everyone for being so awesome, and I hope to return one way or another to serve His Holiness The Dalai Lama and the people of Tibet in the near future."

His period of service: April 25, 2023 to July 25, 2023

28/07/2023

Profiling Tibet Corps' Volunteer: Dawa Choezom

Dawa Choezom was born in Tibet. She did her schooling at Tibetan Homes Mussoorie and then completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Political Science at MSU Baroda.

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to each and every member of the Tibet Corps program for this incredible program that has provided us with an exceptional experience and valuable education about the Central Tibetan Administration. Undoubtedly,
Tibet Corps has always had a legacy of great work and has consistently provided an excellent platform for both students from abroad and India to gain valuable working experience in the Central Tibetan Administration. I volunteered for three months under the Department of Home, and this experience has taught me numerous valuable lessons. The staff members warmly welcomed us and made us feel equally important, enriching a sense of belonging among the volunteers. As volunteers, our primary task was documentation, particularly focused on E-filing to facilitate easier document searches for the staff. Our administrator displayed great generosity and understanding, encouraging us to apply what we had learned in our respective fields. Moreover, during my three-month volunteer experience, the most significant lesson I learned was the value of respect. While I gained heartfelt knowledge in terms of work-related skills, it was the realization of the importance of treating others with respect and dignity that truly resonates with me. This personal takeaway has highlighted the significance of maintaining respect in every aspect of life, regardless of the field or circumstances."

Her service period: January 30, 2023 to April 30, 2023

29/05/2023

Profiling Tibet Corps' Volunteer: Pema Choedon

Pema Choedon was born in Tibet and completed her schooling from THS Mussoorie. She did Bachelor from Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, Punjab and completed a Master degree from MSU Baroda.
"It is a great opportunity for me to work at the MCH section of the Department of Health, which gives me lots of inspiration and positivity. In the last three months, I had a chance to engage with the Tibetan community which was a new experience for me. Serving and contributing in our own Tibetan community brings a unique and profound sense of fulfillment. I learned a lot of things which I was not aware of earlier. I got to learn in terms of communication, gained self-confidence and most importantly, I am now well informed on the structure and functions of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to Tibetcorps for this opportunity and I am thankful to be part of this."

Her service period: February 13, 2023 to till date (continuing).

17/05/2023

Profiling Tibet Corps' Volunteer: Sonam Dolma

Sonam Dolma had completed her schooling from TCV schools. She did her graduation from Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education and post-graduation in clinical psychology from Chandigarh University. She is currently volunteering at Mental Health Desk of the Department of Health, CTA.

"It's a great honor to volunteer at the Mental Health desk of the Department of Health which always gives me a lot of inspiration and positivity. Through this program I have gained lots of experiences such as rapport-building with the patients, and got an opportunity to visit all four southern Tibetan settlements for the monitoring and evaluation. And also received an opportunity to provide awareness talks on mental health at different Tibetan schools and at the same, I was able to connect with many psychology experts. I have learned communication skills, and many terminologies related to psychology. I would like to thank the Tibet Corps for providing opportunities to those who are willing to serve at various Departments of the Central Tibetan Administration. I would also like to thank my supervisor Tenzin Sonam la and Tenzin Chondhen la for their guidance and support throughout."

Her service period: February 6, 2023 to till date (continuing).

12/05/2023

Profiling Tibet Corps' Volunteer: Tenzin Tashi

Tenzin Tashi was born and brought up at Bylakuppe Tibetan settlement in Karnataka State. She completed her schooling from STS CVP and high school from STS Mundgod. She graduated BA and MSc Psychology from Teresian College, University of Mysore. Currently, she volunteers at Tso Jhe Khangsar hospital at Bylakuppe.

"I am fortunate to be working in the Tibetan community as project coordinator under the Tele-psychiatrist project for the last 3 months and still continuing through the Tibet Corps program. It's a great opportunity for me to deal with Department of Health's project beneficiaries at grass-root level. I have never had an opportunity to deal with Tibetan mental health patients until I received the opportunity to work here. I have been visiting chronic patients at their homes and psychologically educating the family members of patients, giving them mental health awareness programs along with the general public, students, and community leaders. Assisting Telepsychiatry sessions every Wednesday and engaging the Counselling supervision session every Thursday with the Mental health nurses of the settlements. Interviewing the beneficiaries of four settlements regarding feedback of Telepsychiatry/IMPACT-T project. I would like to thank the Tibet Corps program for providing me with this opportunity."

Her Service Period: January 30, 2023 to till date (continuing).

12/05/2023

Profiling Tibet Corps' Volunteer: Tenzin Choeyang

Tenzin Choeyang was born and brought up in India. She completed her Bachelor's degree in English Hons. from the Indraprastha College for Women, affiliated to Delhi University. Later, she pursued a Master's degree in Politics with a specialization in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Currently, She is interning at the Tibet Advocacy Section, DIIR, where she works on profiles of Tibetan Political Prisoners.

"This job has given me a unique opportunity to contribute to the cause of Tibetan rights and freedoms. As the social media coordinator for vtag_tibetadvocacy accounts, I am responsible for managing the social media presence of the organization, and I take pride in engaging with our followers on various platforms. Additionally, as the coordinator for VTAG Indian region, I work closely with other regional coordinators to ensure the smooth functioning of our advocacy efforts and upcoming events. I chose TibetCorps because it provides an excellent platform for young Tibetans to work and understand the mechanism of Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). I first learned about this program in 2019, and since then, it has always been in my plan to work in CTA through Tibet Corps. What I love about this program is that it helps to reduce the gap that's building between the younger generation and our community. It's a great opportunity for young Tibetans to gain hands-on experience, which can be incredibly valuable in building a career in public service and related fields."

Her Service Period: January 17, 2023 to May 17, 2023

01/05/2023

As part of Tibet Corps overall objective, outgoing volunteers have presented their service reports and at the same they shared their learnings and experiences they have gained during their service at various departments on 17th April, 2023.

Tibet Corps desk would like to thank each of these volunteers for their commendable contribution, time, and dedication. As a token of gratitude, volunteers were presented with a certificate.