Following the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1950 and the flight of His Holiness the Dalai Lama along with over 100, 000 Tibetans to India, it was quickly apparent that one of the most critical needs of the Tibetan Refugees was finding means to care for the many children who had been orphaned or separated by their families during the arduous escape from their homeland. His Holiness promptly recognized that the future of Tibet and its people depended upon the younger generation. With this in mind, special nurseries and schools were set up. These, in time, developed into full-fledged schools providing complete care and education to this day.

As the children graduate from the school, depending on their aptitude and ability, they were sent to various colleges and vocational training centres in India. As the number increased and ever present problem of finding accommodation in the cities became apparent, the need for separate Tibetan Youth Hostels in key cities in India to pursue higher studies and training was felt. TCV took the initiative of opening Tibetan hostels in Delhi and Bangalore with the primary aim of providing suitable and stimulating atmosphere with a Tibetan touch.

Besides providing a nurturing atmosphere for the Tibetans, the Tibetan Youth Hostel, Bangalore strives to fulfill the following aims and objectives;

• To provide a decent boarding, lodging and educational facilities
• To foster a Tibetan atmosphere for the Tibetan students thereby generating a sense of belonging and maintain their cultural identity
• To create a Tibetan forum in Bangalore where students could learn and interact about the Tibet and Tibetans.

Major Programmes/Events 2006-07:

Tibetan Language Course Carried out throughout the year

Basic Computer Course-Month long course as well as 5 month course

Yoga Course-Ms. Babita Chawla, a disciple of Art of Living conducted a Yoga Session in 2006

Week long Competitive Activities to promote Tibetan Language through Drama, Debate, Elocution, Group Discussion and Short Speeches. Initially crafted by RTYC students in 2006 and have also plan to organize the same in English Language as well.

"Thank You India" was observed by the students of St. Joseph's College of Commerce, to promote the issue of Tibet and show a sense of gratitude to their Indian Brothers and Sisters

Phuntsok Nyidin la (former Political Prisoner) spoke passionately on her hardship and experiences at prison in Tibet

Rev. Geshe Lhakdor la (Director, Tibetan Works and Archives) addressed our students in 2007 stressing on the importance for our young Tibetans to take interest in Tibetan Culture and Religion

In tune with the TCV Schools and Village's commitment, the hostel mess will observe the year 2007 with only vegetarian food

Ms. Sunanda Salvi, Freelance Voice and Accent Trainer will impart free Workshop on 'Call Centre Training (30 hrs.) and IT Training (20 hrs.)' to the 3rd year students in March/April 2007.

CONTACT:

Tibetan Youth Hostel
No. 7, Sampangiramaiah Garden
Srinivagalu, Viveknagar Post
Bangalore - 560 047 Karnataka

Tel: +91 80 22720497 (Office)
22720494 (Men's Hostel)
22720495 (Women's Hostel)
Fax: +91 80 25500047

♣ tyhbangalore(at)yahoo.com
♣ headoffice(at)tcv.org.in

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