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Lodi Gyari Tibetan Empowerment Programs
On this page: WIPTA | TYLP | Tibet Lobby Day | Tibet Journalism Lab | Schrucker Fellowship | The Rowell Fund
ICT’s Lodi Gyari Tibetan Empowerment Programs support and invest in the ideas, creativity and leadership of the Tibetan people to strengthen their communities and shape their own future.
Named in honor of ICT’s former executive chairman, these programs carry forward his commitment to empowering Tibetans to protect their culture and identity and advocate for their rights. Through grants, ICT supports community-led initiatives, contemporary arts, and independent journalism, while leadership training and internships help Tibetan Americans develop skills in advocacy, civic engagement, and public service.
Washington Internship Program for Tibetan Americans
The Washington Internship Program for Tibetan Americans offers Tibetan American students summer internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. Selected participants, known as Lodi Gyari Fellows, develop professional and leadership skills while gaining firsthand experience in American politics and public policy.
Tibetan Youth Leadership Program (TYLP)
The Tibetan Youth Leadership Program brings Tibetan American college students to Washington, D.C., each summer for a week of hands-on learning about the Tibetan movement and US policy on Tibet. Through meetings with Tibetan leaders, policymakers, and advocates, alongside trainings and workshops, participants develop skills and connections while exploring their Tibetan American identity, their rights, and opportunities to participate in civic life.
Tibet Lobby Day
Hundreds of Tibet supporters and Tibetan Americans from across the United States will come to Washington, D.C. to meet with their Members of Congress. In face-to-face conversations with their elected officials, volunteer activists will ask for decisive and concrete action in Congress to promote Tibet-China dialogue and to preserve Tibet’s unique cultural, linguistic and religious heritage.
2027 Tibet Lobby Day details will be posted when available.
190+
Grants awarded
$900,000+
Distributed in grants
26 states
Represented by TYLP & WIPTA participants
200+
TYLP and WIPTA alumni
30+
States represented by Tibetans for Tibet Lobby Day
200+
Tibetans have participated in Tibet Lobby Day
Tibet Journalism Lab
The Tibet Journalism Lab aims supports Tibetan independent journalists and media organizations producing in-depth reporting on Tibet. Through project grants, the Lab helps journalists pursue reporting beyond their existing resources and deepen public understanding of developments in Tibet.
The Schrucker Fellowship for the Arts
The Schrucker Fellowship for the Arts provides grants to Tibetans working in fields of contemporary visual arts, creative writing, film, and theater. The Fellowship is open to emerging and established Tibetan artists worldwide, it supports the development of new work and creative projects already underway.
The Rowell Fund for Tibet
The Rowell Fund for Tibet provides grants to Tibetans pursuing projects in photography, environmental conservation, humanitarian work, human rights, journalism and literature, and women’s empowerment. It supports initiatives that benefit Tibetan communities or bring Tibetan perspectives to an international audience.