DO boys and girls have equal opportunity to receive scholarships?
Yes! The Tibetan Education Project firmly believes that a healthy society requires that all it's members get a quality education.
Many girls do not have the chance to attend school, as most families will pool their resources to send only one child to school, usually a boy. Educating women will ensure that the next generation of Tibetans are literate and knowledgeable about their own culture and traditions.
Many girls do not have the chance to attend school, as most families will pool their resources to send only one child to school, usually a boy. Educating women will ensure that the next generation of Tibetans are literate and knowledgeable about their own culture and traditions.
Where does my money go?
100% of all funds donated to the Tibetan Education Project goes to educating our sponsored Tibetan children. There are no executive salaries or fancy marketing budgets. We are a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers.
What kinds of opportunities do Tibetan kids have once they receive an education?
Tibetans experience a marginalization similar to the Aboriginal people of Australia and Indigenous peoples of North America. Opportunities to become integrated into the larger society are limited. However, with an education and the ability to speak Chinese, doors open. Teaching jobs can provide enough income to support whole families. College also becomes a possibility and along with it the chance to become empowered to affect change in the larger society.
How do you select the children the project sponsors?
A Village elder is our local contact who makes recommendations for children whose families are in dire financial need or children who are orphaned. This local contact oversees the finances and ensures that your money goes towards tuition and school expenses. Children who show a strong potential for learning and a desire to give back to their communities are also prioritized.
How can I get my company or school involved?
There are many opportunities for businesses and schools to partner with us and cooperate in fundraising initiatives. Please contact us for more information.
How and when do I get a tax receipt for my donations?
You will receive a tax receipt in the month of January for all donations made in the prior year. Donor's contact information will never be sold, shared or rented.
Is the child I am sponsoring the same one I see on the Children page?
In order to protect the identities and safety of the sponsored children, identifying features of the sponsored children have been changed.
