Since then thousands of Tibetans have fled from their homeland to all corners of the world to protect themselves from the atrocities committed upon them by the Chinese. Thousands of them along with the Dalai Lama took refuge in India.Through their efforts Tibetans have managed to sustain the principles of non-violence in this contemporary world where violence has become a natural response to any s
ituation of crisis. Since 1994, Students for a Free Tibet has been working to help the Tibetan people regain their freedom. We understand the important role students and youth have played in social justice movement throughout history and we are committed to do the same for Tibet. The SFT chapter in Jalandhar is an effort to create awareness among the youth of Jalandhar about the Tibetan movement. MISSION:
Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) works in solidarity with the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and independence. We are a chapter-based network of young people and activists around the world. Through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action, we campaign for Tibetans’ fundamental right to political freedom. Our role is to empower and train youth as leaders in the worldwide movement for social justice. VISION:
In our work for Tibetan independence we also aim to inspire and enable people, especially youth, to create a just and equitable world, free of oppression, in which there is respect for the earth and all living things. Students for a Free Tibet, India (SFT India) is the India National Network of Students for a Free Tibet International, which has over 650 chapters in more than 35 countries. We are a Non-Profit Organization funded entirely by our members and supporters. Founded in the year 2000 from a very humble beginning as a loose network of few young activists and students based in Dharamshala campaigning for Tibet’s Independence, SFT India has grown as nation-wide network of youth, campaigning for the Fundamental Rights of the Tibetan people, and we are still growing. It is from our grassroots network that we gain our strength.
