On 7^th July 2023, TYC President and Joint Secretary met with Shri Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Counsellor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.  TYC president and colleague expressed gratitude for his unwavering support for Tibet and the well-being of the Ladakh Tibetan Community.  As they requested him to be the Chief Guest during the TYC 53^rd annual meeting in Ladakh, he graciously accepted it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 21st June 2023, TYC President engaged with students of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and spoke on TYC’s mission, dynamic campaign initiatives and past project programs TYC has been practically entertained.

 

The participants also had the opportunity to experience the transformative “Theater of the Oppressed” methodology led by ANEC (Active Non-violence Education Center). This session aimed to empower participants with tools to address social injustices and create positive change.

Additionally, the participants went on an educational tour of the Central Tibetan Administration offices, visited the Tibet Museum, and explored the TYC office. These visits provided first-hand insights into Tibetan history and the efforts of organizations dedicated to preserving Tibetan culture and advocating for freedom.

The second day focused on digital security, with training provided by Mr. Tenzin Gyal and Mr. Lobsang Tseten from the Tibet Action Institute. The afternoon session included training on effective leadership by Lhagyari Namgyal Dolkar (Member of the Tibetan Parliament), accompanied by group activities aimed at enhancing leadership skills.

The day concluded with an informal session involving former and current TYC Centrex members, highlighting the significance of youth participation in the Tibetan freedom movement and acknowledging the contributions of the Tibetan Youth Congress.

 

 

The 20th Youth Leadership Training organized by the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) commenced on June 12th, 2023. The opening ceremony was graced by TYC President Gonpo Dhondup and esteemed Tibetan dignitaries, including Kungo Karma Yeshi la, former Centrex member and the former finance minister of CTA, Kungo Lobsang Jinpa la, former TYC Centrex president and the secretary at the office of His Holiness the 14^th Dalai Lama, and other former Centrex members of the Tibetan Youth Congress.

A total of 28 Tibetan youths from various academic institutes and organizations participated in the five-day training program. On the first day, TYC President Mr. Gonpo Dhondup provided insights into the evolution and formation of the Tibetan Youth Congress and its political campaign activities. Kungo Karma Yeshi la, the former TYC Centrex member, shed light on the structure of the Central Tibetan Administration and the evolution of democracy in exile.

 

The day concluded with an informal discussion featuring Mr. Tashi Dhondup (President of the National Democratic Party of Tibet) and representatives from Students for a Free Tibet. They shared valuable information about the nature and working of their respective organizations in raising political awareness and strengthening the Tibetan freedom movement.