Who are we?
Tibet Relief Fund UK was started in 1959 and has provided essential aid, healthcare, education and practical support to the Tibetan people both inside Tibet and in exile. We support sustainable projects and sponsorship schemes to ensure that money raised has a long-term benefit for Tibetans.
We have saved the lives of thousands of exiled Tibetans, educated several thousand children, empowered Tibetan communities, and more, but we know there is still so much support needed.
Why?
Since the illegal and forceful occupation of Tibet by the Chinese over 50 years ago Tibetans have experienced a great struggle in their homeland with continued repression of basic human rights and religious rights. Their culture, identity, religion, language and customs have systematically been hijacked and dismantled by the Chinese government.
This is what drives Tibetans, young and old, to risk their lives crossing the Himalayas to live in exile. It is a desperate situation, many of those who do survive the trek suffer from frostbite, exhaustion, hunger and more. They need urgent care and attention.
Tibet Relief Fund supports projects that facilitate housing, health and education. With the generous donations we receive are able to give Tibetans hope for the future and the knowledge that their struggle to freedom is worthwhile.
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