The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) invites Tibetan bachelor and master students (or recent graduates) residing in the European Union to apply for a 3-days-long leadership development program to be held in Brussels from 12 – 14 November 2013.
The Tibetan community is at a crucial time in its history. There is increasing awareness in the West about the Tibetan freedom movement and a real possibility for major victories towards fulfilling the hopes of millions of Tibetans.
The 2013 EU Tibetan Youth Leadership Program (EU TYLP) in Brussels is directed to young Tibetans interested in getting involved in the Tibet movement. Its objectives are twofold: On one hand it is designed to motivate and train Tibetan students to become effective leaders within their respective Tibetan community in Europe. On the other hand it should also train them to become advocates of the Tibetan cause at EU level by providing meaningful exposure to the EU political scene and the discourse around EU-China relations and Tibet’s role in it.
ICT aims to develop young leaders who will convert their convictions into activism even as they pursue academic and professional success. Through workshops, discussions and hands-on activities, participants will develop and sharpen their leadership skills.
EU TYLP participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions with distinguished professionals working in Brussels on several issues, such as EU-China relations, human rights advocacy and the Tibetan movement. The EU TYLP will also include a very practical part with visits to EU institutions, such as the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee, as well as meetings with EU officials. Participants will expand their understanding of the role of activists, lobbyists, NGOs and the media in influencing EU foreign policy in Brussels. Beyond this, the EU TYLP will provide each participant a rich environment for exchanging information and ideas and building a network of future leaders in the Tibetan community.
Please click here to learn more about the conditions and application process.
Note: application deadline has been extended to 7 October 2013.