Our Work - Roadmap of Tibetan Village Project

Past: 2001 - 2005: Since its inception, TVP has made a difference in the lives of over 8000 Tibetan villagers through (1) building / renovating four bridges, (2) building one school and distributing school supplies to 10 schools with over 1,200 students, and (3) providing medical care for over 3,200 patients through three clinics and one mobile clinic. In the process, TVP has developed a project model from its bottom-up approach and proven its dedication to continue its work in the long run despite the sensitive political circumstances in which it operates. Click here to learn more about our past accomplishments.

Present: 2006 - 2010: While continuing to support ongoing medical and educational programs, TVP and TVPA are taking the initiative to address the sustainability of projects by building its organizational capacity with leadership roles from committed board members and training Tibetan project coordinators. TVP(A) is starting to generate earned income through volun-tourism trips to Tibet. It is further developing and supporting several income generating pilot projects (artisan store, motorbike repairs, trade school, and greenhouse, etc.).

Long Term Goal - 2010 and Beyond: Instead of growing in every project sector (such as education and healthcare programs), TVP in collaboration with TVPA will continue to fund and improve existing projects through training, resource management, and self-supporting initiatives. To reduce donation dependency and promote self-sufficiency, both TVP and TVPA will expand its projects in the area of income generating micro-enterprises. TVP(A) feels that it is essential, in today's globalized economy, for Tibetans to integrate into a cash-based economy since the traditional bartering system is no longer viable. To that end, TVP(A) will implement an income generation model program that will be replicated on a systematic, regional level to tackle the issue of Tibet's growing economic marginalization as well as the viability of its cultural survival.