TYC SPEAKING TOUR IN THE USA

As per the tenure TYC official Speaking Tour in the USA, TYC President Mr. Gonpo Dhundup and TYC Organizational Secretary Mr. Penpa Tsering toured around 6 Regional Chapters across the United States of America organized by the respective chapters from 1st December 2021 to 7th January 2022.

 

TYC President Gonpo Dhundup and Organizational Secretary Penpa Tsering started an Official Speaking Tour  from Washington on 1st December 2021. RTYC Washington, D.C. President Mrs. Youdon and Senior Executive Member Gen Sonam la received them at Dullas Airport.

TYC Centrex visit to the Office of Tibet, Washington DC.

On 3rd December 2021,they visited the Office of Tibet Washington DC. During the visit, the President thanked outgoing representative Kungoe Kasur Ngodup Tsering la for his constant support and extended best wishes to the new representative Dr. Namgyal Choedup la.

They also had an interaction with the South African Office of Tibet Representative Kungoe Jigme la and DC Office of Tibet Secretary Tashi Dhondup la and Chinese Liaison Officer, Tsultrim Gyatso la.

 

On 7th December 2021, TYC President Gonpo Dhundup la and Organizational Secretary Penpa Tsering la were warmly received by RTYC Minnesota President Tenzin Choesang la, Vice President Pema Drongme Baro la, General Secretary Kalsang la, Public Relations Tenzin Tendar la, and Treasurer Namgyal Tsering la at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport.

TYC Centrex listens as President of the Tibetan Association Chicago introduced them with the Tibetan Community of Chicago.

Tibetan Youth Congress President Gonpo Dhundup and Organizational Secretary Penpa Tsering had a public meeting with the Chicago Tibetan Community on 9th December 2021. The public talk highlighted the current critical situation inside Tibet and briefed on TYC campaign activities to strengthen our freedom movement.

TYC Speaking Tour at Madison Wisconsin.

On the next day, TYC President and Organizational Secretary met with the Wisconsin Tibetan community. TYC President and Organizational Secretary extended sincere thanks to RTYC Wisconsin and the Executive member of the Wisconsin Tibetan Community.

Members of TYC Centrex and RTYC Minnesota protested at Downtown Minnesota.

To mark the International Day of Human Rights, a protest campaign was organized by RTYC Minnesota at Downtown Minnesota on 11th December 2021. TYC Centrex participated the event amid heavy snowfall and harsh wind.

TYC Centrex with former Centrex members and RTYC Minnesota executives.

On 13th December 2021, Tibetan Youth Congress President Gonpo Dhundup and Organizational Secretary Penpa Tsering had a public meeting with the Minnesota Tibetan Community at Gyuto Monastery organized by RTYC Minnesota. The public talk highlighted the current critical situation inside Tibet and briefed on TYC campaign activities to strengthen our freedom movement.

Virtual Meeting with Staff of Senator Tina Smith.

On 15th December 2022, TYC President Gonpo Dhundup and Organizational Secretary Penpa Tsering had a virtual meeting with Senator Tina Smith Staffers. The critical situation inside Tibet and TYC action are briefed. TYC also thanked the Biden administration for announcing a Diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. This meeting was arranged by TYC former President and Current Member of Tibetan Parliament in Exile, North America Tenzing Jigme la.

TYC Centrex meets with the Tibetan Community of Seattle.

On 17th December 2021, Tibetan Youth Congress President Mr. Gonpo Dhundup and Organizational Secretary Mr. Penpa Tsering had a public meeting with the Seattle Tibetan Community at Sakya Monastery organized by RTYC Seattle. The public talk created an urgency regarding the current critical situation inside Tibet and introduced the public about TYC campaign activities and the legacy of TYC in Tibetan Freedom Movement. TYC Centrex offered an appreciation memento to Mrs. Ngawang Choedon la for her continuous financial contribution and Mr. Konchok Gonpo for his active leadership in the regional executive.

North America Speaking Tour reaches Portland and talked at the Tibetan Community of Portland.

On 18th Decmber 2021, Mr. Gonpo Dhundup, President of TYC, and Mr. Penpa Tsering, Organizational Secretary were warmly received by RTYC Portland President Karma Tsering la and former President Tashi la at Portland Railway Station. On the next day, they had a public meeting with the Portland Tibetan Community organized by RTYC Portland. The Public talk highlighted the current critical situation inside Tibet and focused on the roles and responsibilities of Tibetan youth in strengthening the movement.

TYC Centrex with Kasur Lobsang Nyendak at the Office of the Tibet Fund in New York.

On 8th January 2022, TYC President Gonpo Dhundup and Organizational Secretary Penpa Tsering had a meeting with former TYC executive and current Executive Director of Tibet Fund Kasur Lobsang Nyandak la. TYC Centrex thanked the Tibet Fund for financially assisting TYC regional chapters on Skill Development Project during the pandemic period. They also discussed on  the upcoming conference on the Relevance and Significance of Dalai Lama Institution.

TYC Centrex North America Speaking Tour in New York New Jersey.

Tibetan Youth Congress President Mr. Gonpo Dhundup and Organizational Secretary Penpa Tsering had a public meeting with the New York and New Jersey Tibetan communities on 9th January 2022 organized by RTYC NYNJ. The public talk highlights the current critical situation inside Tibet and briefed them about TYC campaign activities to strengthen our freedom movement.

TYC attends IUSY Asia Pacific Virtual Convention

Tibetan Youth Congress General Secretary, Mr. Sonam Tsering la represented Tibet at a day-long International Union of Socialist Youth’s Asia Pacific Virtual Convention held on 4th December 2021. IUSY is made up of 143 youth organizations from 100 countries all over the world. IUSY was founded over 115 years ago, on 24th August 1907 but during the World Wars, its activities were briefly suspended. IUSY was re-established under its current name on 30th September 1946. The goal of IUSY is to put into practice and defend the ideals of democratic socialism, to fight for freedom and human rights, equality, democracy, universal solidarity, political solution, etc. on global issues.

Mr. Sonam Tsering, TYC General Secretary taking part in the Regional Youth Convention Virtual Meeting organized by IUSY.

The delegates of the World Council had extensive deliberation of the IUSY political topics for the coming year. The conference had TYC representative Mr. Sonam Tsering speaking on the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing and the climate crisis in Tibet.

The Regional Youth Convention of the IUSY has successfully adopted two resolutions related to the Climate crisis on the Tibetan Plateau and boycotted Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

 

RTYC San Francisco organized the 19th North America RTYC Annual Meeting

19th North America WCM participants with Chief Guest Tenzing Jigme.

As per the resolution adopted on the 18th North America annual meeting, the 19th annual meeting was headed by TYC Centrex and organized by RTYC San Francisco from 26 – 28 November 2021. TYC President Mr. Gonpo Dhundup and Organizational Secretary, Mr. Penpa Tsering led the 19th North America RTYC Annual Meeting.

The three-day meeting was inaugurated with the presence of TYC former President and current Member of Tibetan Parliament in Exile, North America Mr. Tenzing Jigme. The North America Working Committee was attended by six regional chapters in the North American region and was participated by 20 delegates.

Day 2 of the 19th North America WCM.

The delegates discussed on 10 major agendas and successfully adopted 22 resolutions.

The three days North America Regional Tibetan Youth Congress annual meeting concluded with a special session with activists from Uyghur, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southern Mongolia, and Mainland China.

Special Session on North America Alliance building with representatives from different activist groups.

Thank You Enes Kanter Basketball Match

Tibetan Youth Congress along with RTYC Dharamshala organized a Basketball Match at Central Institute for Higher Studies, Sarah to extend our heartfelt Thank You to Enes Kanter for resisting CCP’s authority and speaking about genocide, rape, torture, and murder by CCP on 30th October 2021.

Players holding placards thanking Enes Kanter for speaking up against Chinese atrocities.

The basketball match was played between members of the Tibetan Youth Congress and Students of the Central Institute for Higher Studies, Sarah. With just a slight difference in the score, the trophy was won by members of TYC. The edited video of the Thank You Enes Kanter Basketball Match posted on our social media was later reposted by Enes Kanter on his official social media platform.

Organizing members of the Thank You Enes Kanter Basketball match.

After the match, TYC President Mr. Gonpo Dhundup expressed gratitude to the professional basketball player Enes Kanter of Boston Celtics, National Basketball Association for his invaluable support for the cause of Tibet and urged for his continued support.

TYC attends IUSY Global Seminar in Stockholm, Sweden

On 23rd October 2021, TYC President Gonpo Dhundup participated in the International Union of Socialist Youth Global Seminar in Stockholm, Sweden with participants from more than 13 countries. During the seminar, TYC President Mr. Gonpo Dhundup emphasized and highlighted the critical situation in Tibet and briefed on the activities carried out by TYC.

TYC President Mr. Gonpo Dhundup with IUSY participants of IUSY Global Seminar.

On the 2nd day, TYC President participated in a panel discussion jointly organized by the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) and the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY). The day-long program has participants from more than 24 countries. President Gonpo Dhundup highlighted the Importance and Urgency of safeguarding Tibet’s environment.

Launch of the Martyr Memorial Project

In attendance of the Chief Guest, Shri. Indresh Kumar, Special Guest BTSM General Secretary Shri Pankaj Goyal, Shri. Ajay Singh Mangodia and other dignitaries.

Tibetan Youth Congress in collaboration with Bharat Tibbat Sanyog Manch and the Voice for the Voiceless launched a year-long Martyr Memorial Project, in memory of all the 159 martyrs who selflessly set themselves on fire for the cause of Tibet and to stand in solidarity with all their family and loved ones.

The Martyr Memorial Project aims to organize protest events on all the dates of the self-immolations as a mark of remembrance and solidarity with the self-immolator across 127 nations. This year-long project also aims at creating awareness on the critical situation inside Tibet and the need for urgency for action by the international communities.

Participants of Martyrs Memorial Project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The launch event was held on 12th October 2022 at the Imperial Heights Clarks Inn Hotel, Kanyara. Shri. Indresh Kumar, RSS member and founder of BTSM and Shri. Pankaj Goyal, General Secretary of BTSM graced the event with BTSM representatives from 40 different chapters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TYC holds its 50th Working Committee Meeting

TYC Central Executive members on the first day of the 50th WCM

TYC held its 50th Working Committee Meeting from 8 – 12 October 2022 at the Imperial Heights Clarks Inns Hotel, Kanyara. A total of 89 executive members from 34 regional chapters of TYC have gathered for the five-day meeting.

The 50th WCM discussed on 12 agendas and after four days of discussions and deliberations, the delegates successfully passed 27 resolutions relating to the Security of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, TYC’s Political stand and its activities and the future activities of TYC.

Post discussions and deliberations of the 50th WCM.

The 50th WCM concluded simultaneously with the Golden Jubilee celebration at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts.

TYC Celebrates 50 Year Golden Jubilee Celebration

 

Group photo of TYC former Centrex and Regional executives during the Golden Jubilee Celebration at Imperial Heights Clarks Inn Hotel, Kanyara.

The TYC’s Golden Jubilee celebration is being marked on 7th October 2021, a year later as the celebrations have been postponed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was held at the Imperial Height Clark’s Inn Hotel, Kanyara. The celebration is being marked parallel with the 50th Working Committee Meeting of the TYC.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Tenzin Geyche Tethong, founding member, first President of TYC, and Former Kalon as the Chief Guest of the ceremony. And Shri. Kishan Kapoor, Member of Parliament, BJP and Shri Arjit Nehria, President of the Indo-Tibet Friendship Association as the Special Guests of the event. Former TYC Centrex were invited to the event as guests and Dharamshala Tibetan Settlement Officer, Representatives of various NGOs, Monasteries and Schools were also invited to the program.

The ceremony began with a singing of Tibetan and Indian national anthem and the guests and delegates observed a minute of silence for all the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the cause of Tibet.

The Chief Guest and Special Guests launched three books, The history of TYC, Agendas and Resolutions of TYC in WCMs and GBMs and Biographies of the former TYC executive members published by the Office of the Central Executive Committee, Tibetan Youth Congress.

The first President of the TYC and former Kalon (Kasur)Tethong Tenzin Geyche made the remarks at the Golden Jubilee celebration of the largest Tibetan non-governmental organization in exile that “nothing good came after the Chinese occupation of Tibet.”

“If the sizeable Tibetans in exile cannot live in unity, it’s a shame,” he added.

However, he expressed his firm belief in the indomitable spirit of the Tibetans inside Tibet and that of the TYC’s leadership and campaigns and said that despite the present grim situation under Chinese rule, he believes there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Kasur Tenzin Geyche la, founding member of TYC and first President of TYC delivering his keynote speech during the 50th Year founding anniversary.

 

Mr. Gonpo Dhundup, the President of TYC highlighted the significance of TYC as an organization in the Tibetan struggle for freedom and the contributions it has made since its humble beginnings 51 years ago in 1970 be it political campaigns or social services.

“Because of TYC’s active political engagements, the so-called Chinese Communist Party of China has labeled us as a terrorist organization. However, the fact remains that TYC only seeks the complete independence of Tibet through a non-violence approach.” Said Mr. Gonpo Dhundup.

BJP MP Shri Kishan Kapoor who attended the event as the special guest extended his greetings on TYC’s 50th founding anniversary on behalf of India and the Indian people and applauded the TYC for nourishing leaders for the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) including the likes of former Sikyong and declared that the future of the CTA is bright.

The BJP MP from Kangra concluded by stating that like all the dictators that came before in the world’s history and perished, the Chinese regime under its dictator Xi Jinping too will perish and that Tibet will regain its independence.

In Shri. Arjit Nehria’s remarks, he focused on fighting for independence of Tibet as he believes that the security of India lies in the independence of Tibet. He condemned the Communist Party of China and applauded TYC President, Mr. Gonpo Dhundup for his activism and motivating Tibetan Youths to take part in the Tibetan Freedom Struggle.

The morning program concluded with a special lunch to the guests and delegates.

In the afternoon of the same day, some former TYC executive members along with the delegates from the Regional chapters had a three hour long productive discussions on the continuity of TYC as an organization striving for Independence of Tibet.

Kasur Tenzin Geyche la, founding member of TYC and first President of TYC delivering his keynote speech during the 50th Year founding anniversary. 

As a part of the concluding ceremony of the Golden Jubilee celebration and the 50th Working Committee Meeting (WCM), a Tibetan cultural performance was presented by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) at TIPA hall on 12th October 2021.  Shri. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Himachal Pradesh graced the event along with Shri. Indresh Kumar, leader of RSS and founder of BTSM, District Commissioner, Superintendent of Police and other dignitaries. The President of the Central Tibetan Administration, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Mrs. Dolma Tsering and the Chief Justice Commissioner, Mr. Sonam Norbu Dagpo also attended the evening cultural program. The show was wrapped off with a grand dinner for the dignitaries at TIPA Hall.

Cultural Performance by the artist of TIPA.
Group Picture after the Golden Jubilee cultural show at TIPA Hall.

TYC Speaking Tour at Tibetan Winter Sweater-Seller in India 

 

Tibetan Youth Congress Speaking Tour for the year 2019-2020 began by visiting the Tibetan Sweater sellers located across India and bringing them closer to the Tibetan Freedom Movement by giving talks on the roles and responsibilities of being Tibetan and the legacies and relevance of the Tibetan Youth Congress. During this Speaking Tour, Tibetan Youth Congress also focused on raising funds for the 50th Year founding anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress in 2020. 

Tibetan Youth Congress President Gonpo Dhundup and Information Secretary Lhamo la visited all the Tibetan Traders Associations in Rajasthan. Likewise, Vice-President Lobsang Tsering and Accountant Tsamchoe visited and covered areas around Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Orissa. Sonam Tsering, General Secretary of TYC, and Tenzin Norzom, Researcher covered the state of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Joint Secretary Tsewang Rabgyal la and Cultural Secretary Yeshi Choephel la visited Gujurat, Maharastra, and Telangana. 

With Tibetan Youth Leadership Training and Social Service Programs ahead of us, TYC regrouped the members for the Speaking Tour. Gonpo Dhundup, President of TYC visited Winter sweater shops around Delhi while Vice President Lobsang Tsering and Information Secretary Lhamo covered the shops in Jharkhand. Joint Secretary Tsewang Rabgyal and Tibetan Researcher Ngawang Yarphel visited Tibetan shops around Haryana and Punjab. 

The Speaking Tour and FundRaising drive for the 50th Year Golden Jubilee celebration was a grand success and we’d like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has supported us.

49th Founding Anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress

 

The celebration of the 49th anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress is an occasion to look back, reminisce and reassess its achievements. The 49th founding anniversary of the Tibetan Youth Congress started with the meeting of the Organizing Committee for the 50th Year Golden Jubilee Celebration. This is the first meeting of the Organizing Committee of the 50th Year Founding anniversary celebration. 

The members of the Organizing Committee include TYC Former Centrex (Sonam Tsering la, Topgyal la, Sherab Woeser la, Tsultrim Dorjee la, Ngawang Lobsang la, Tashi Targyal la) and RTYC Executives ( Lodoe Palden la, Tenzin Choedar la, Tharchin la and Rinchen Lhamo la). 

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