Australia Tibet Council

In 1950, Chinese troops occupied Tibet. After more than 50 years of Chinese occupation, Tibet’s unique culture, religion and environment continues to be under threat. ATC exists to support the Tibetan people in their struggle for their human rights and democratic freedoms.

ATC undertakes a range of campaigns and advocacy work including:

• promoting support for negotiations between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government to reach a just resolution to the Tibet situation;
• campaigning against the detention and torture of Tibetan political prisoners and the ongoing denial of basic religious and cultural freedoms in Tibet; and
• the protection of the Tibetan environment and the prevention of the inappropriate exploitation of Tibetan resources.

ATC works to raise awareness of the situation in Tibet at all levels of Australian society, and to encourage government and community leaders to take positive action by supporting appropriate Australian and international initiatives.

ATC believes that the resolution of the Tibet-China conflict, through non-violent means, would be a significant step towards peace in the world. More ... www.atc.org.au

The Australia Tibet Council has many opportunities for young people, including rewarding volunteer work in both the National Office and State Branches, exciting opportunities to get involved in fundraising as part of our Trek for Tibet program and our Tibetan Intern Program. We are proactively involved in youth development projects and have contributed to the workplace learning for senior high school students studying vocational subjects at schools and TAFE colleges in our area.

Volunteer! Contact Katie in the National Office to find out more - tibetcouncil@atc.org.au  

Trek for Tibet! http://www.inspiredadventures.com.au/atc07/index.html   

Tibetan Intern Program: gives young Tibetan refugees the opportunity to learn office skills and liaise with supporters and volunteers on a daily basis.