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ICT to Hold Fourth Tibetan Youth Leadership Program
from June 14 to 19, 2004
Contact: Tenzin Dhongthog (202) 785 1515
Washington, D.C. June 11, 2004 -- Tibetan youth from six states in the
United States are participating in the fourth annual Tibetan Youth
Leadership Program being organized by the International Campaign for Tibet
in Washington, D.C. from June 14 to 19, 2004. This program is aimed at
providing theoretical and practical training to encourage and empower young
Tibetans to take leadership roles in their communities and within the Tibet
movement.
The first two youth leadership programs were held in Washington, D.C. while
the third was held in Brussels in 2003 for Tibetan youth in Europe.
"This year's program is being held in a presidential election year and the
participants will get a close experience of democracy at work, and the
forces that are brought to bear within the political process," said Tenzin
Dhongthog, Program Coordinator.
The program is designed to provide Tibetan youth hands-on contact with the
workings of the US Government, Congress, international human rights
organizations, and advocacy groups. The program will also provide practical
training in lobbying and media work. There will be interactive workshops on
translating commitment into action and discussions on the policy of
nonviolence, working inside Tibet and cross-cultural outreach, with
fieldtrips to the Tibetan language broadcast services at the Voice of
America and Radio Free Asia.
The Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lodi Gyari, and the
Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Americas, Nawang
Rabgyal, will discuss with program participants current policy
considerations of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, including on Tibet-China
contact. Well known Chinese human rights activist Harry Wu will give a
Chinese perspective on Tibetan issues.
"ICT is privileged to work with young Tibetan men and women, and the small
role we may have in developing their leadership skills is an important part
of our work and service to the Tibetan people, said Mary Beth Markey, ICT
Executive Director.
The Capital Area Tibetan Association will host a reception for the
participants at the conclusion of the program.
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6. ICT to Hold Fourth Tibetan Youth Leadership Program from June 14 to 19, 2004
Contact: Tenzin Dhongthog (202) 785 1515
Washington, D.C. June 11, 2004 -- Tibetan youth from six states in the
United States are participating in the fourth annual Tibetan Youth
Leadership Program being organized by the International Campaign for Tibet
in Washington, D.C. from June 14 to 19, 2004. This program is aimed at
providing theoretical and practical training to encourage and empower young
Tibetans to take leadership roles in their communities and within the Tibet
movement.
The first two youth leadership programs were held in Washington, D.C. while
the third was held in Brussels in 2003 for Tibetan youth in Europe.
"This year's program is being held in a presidential election year and the
participants will get a close experience of democracy at work, and the
forces that are brought to bear within the political process," said Tenzin
Dhongthog, Program Coordinator.
The program is designed to provide Tibetan youth hands-on contact with the
workings of the US Government, Congress, international human rights
organizations, and advocacy groups. The program will also provide practical
training in lobbying and media work. There will be interactive workshops on
translating commitment into action and discussions on the policy of
nonviolence, working inside Tibet and cross-cultural outreach, with
fieldtrips to the Tibetan language broadcast services at the Voice of
America and Radio Free Asia.
The Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lodi Gyari, and the
Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Americas, Nawang
Rabgyal, will discuss with program participants current policy
considerations of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, including on Tibet-China
contact. Well known Chinese human rights activist Harry Wu will give a
Chinese perspective on Tibetan issues.
"ICT is privileged to work with young Tibetan men and women, and the small
role we may have in developing their leadership skills is an important part
of our work and service to the Tibetan people, said Mary Beth Markey, ICT
Executive Director.
The Capital Area Tibetan Association will host a reception for the
participants at the conclusion of the program.
Articles in this Issue:
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- Tibet Set to Become Next Flashpoint: Danielle Mitterrand
- Kathmandu Lift Gyalyum Chenmo Gold Cup
- Tibetan community presents 'Dances From the Roof of the World'
- Peaceful Protest in Hungary and Poland
- ICT to Hold Fourth Tibetan Youth Leadership Program from June 14 to 19, 2004
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