Society and Culture

Jinpa - Works with ethnic Tibetans in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, to relieve poverty, preserve Tibetan culture, and protect the environment. Information about projects and how to help.
http://www.jinpa.org/

The Neydo Foundation - Pro-independence organization providing cultural, educational and physical assistance to the Tibetan people. Information on its activities and how to contribute.
http://www.helptibet.com/

Tibet House -- New York City - The official website of Tibet House. A Non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of Tibetan culture.
http://www.tibethouse.org/

Norbulingka Institute - An institute affiliated with the Tibetan government in exile, which promotes traditional Tibetan literary and artistic culture.
http://www.norbulingka.org

International Campaign for Tibet - Information on the organization, its campaign and suggested activities.
http://www.savetibet.org/

For Tibet - Aims to support the Tibetan people, help preserve the culture, language, history, art and Buddhist practices and direct transmissions from the ancient Tibetan lineage teachers. Includes articles, opinions and internet service.
http://www.fortibet.org

Tibet Foundation - London based organisation disseminating the works of the Dalai Lama, promoting the understanding of Tibetan Buddhism and culture, and helping in the provision of education and healthcare for Tibetans in exile and in Tibet.
http://www.tibet-foundation.org/

Friends of Tibetan Women's Association - Organization committed to helping Tibetans living in exile and to promote the world wide awareness of Tibet through Tibetan children's art.
http://www.fotwa.org

Worldbridges Tibet - Information on Tibetan culture and the government in exile.
http://www.worldbridges.com/Tibet/index.html

Rangzen Means Independence - Tibetan independence campaign site.
http://www.rangzen.com/

Tibet Fund - Aims to preserve the cultural, religious and national identity of the Tibetan people. Information on its health and education programs, and on how to contribute.
http://www.tibetfund.org/

Unique Tibetan Food And Souvenirs for Tourists - Introduction to the country's food and gift products available in Lhasa.
http://www.chinavista.com/experience/tibet_food/tibet_food.html

The Vista Project - An organization based in East Tibet that helps the local people alleviate poverty, advance education, and accelerate cultural revitalization.
http://www.vistaproject.org/

China, Tibet and Chinese Nation - Tibetan history from the Chinese point of view.
http://www.index-china.com/index-english/Tibet-s.html

Tibet Support Programme Group - Non-political organisation trying to improve the quality of life of the ethnic Tibetan people by raising funds to build schools, provide health care and other development initiatives.
http://www.tibetsupport.org

Tibet Charity - Pro-Tibetan humanitarian organisation based in Denmark. Information on projects and how to contribute.
http://www.tibetcharity.dk/

Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center - Digital archive of classic texts. Includes a searchable database and articles on the literature and the project.
http://www.tbrc.org/

The Guardian: Claims of Forced Abortions - By John Gittings. Reports that the claims are unsubstantiated, and discusses other social issues.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/china/story/0,7369,656621,00.html

The Guardian: A Railroad to Progress or Just Another Chain to China? - Article by John Gittings examining the extent to which the proposed rail link to China will benefit the Tibetan people, and evaluating the extent of development over the past fifty years. <small>(February 9, 2002)</small>
http://www.guardian.co.uk/china/story/0,7369,647513,00.html

Tibet Awareness Site - Pro-independence site with political and general cultural content.
http://tibet.dharmakara.net/