His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Central Tibetan Relief Committee

His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Central Tibetan Relief Committee is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, based in Dharamshala, India, that focuses on supporting Tibetan refugee communities. The organization is dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, empowerment services, and social support to vulnerable Tibetan populations in exile, with a particular emphasis on youth development and community resilience. While specific details about its internal structure are limited, the organization has established itself as a key intermediary for international aid programs targeting Tibetan refugee populations in South Asia.

The organization has been awarded a significant federal grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically a $320,000 Project Grant under the Foreign Assistance Program for the Youth Empowerment Support (YES+) Program. This grant, running from September 2024 to September 2026, focuses on delivering services that empower and support vulnerable youth populations in India. The Central Tibetan Relief Committee has also engaged in sub-grant partnerships with The Tibet Fund, collaborating on programs that aim to strengthen economic, social, and cultural resilience of Tibetan communities in South Asia. These sub-grant awards include initiatives to protect and meet humanitarian needs of vulnerable Tibetan refugees, with goals of enabling them to lead dignified lives and progress toward greater self-sufficiency. The organization's work demonstrates a comprehensive approach to supporting Tibetan refugee communities through targeted intervention and capacity-building programs.