To protect and meet humanitarian needs of vulnerable tibetan refugees in south asia, empowering them to lead dignified lives in exile and progress toward greater self-sufficiency

This $2,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (CFDA 19.523 Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for South Asia), aims to protect and meet the humanitarian needs of vulnerable Tibetan refugees in South Asia. The primary goals are to empower Tibetan refugees to lead dignified lives in exile and progress toward greater self-sufficiency.

The funding supports comprehensive humanitarian and educational initiatives delivered through sub-awards to organizations such as The Tibet Fund, His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Central Tibetan Relief Committee, Tibetan Children's Educational And Welfare Fund, Tibetan Voluntary Health Association, and Social And Resource Development Fund. Key services include health, education, protection, economic empowerment, and livelihood support for Tibetan refugee populations in countries like Nepal, India, and others across South Asia. The award period runs from Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025.