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Irish Minister for State Mr. Kitt pledges, Euro 200,000 for Tibetan community in India

Irish Minister of State for Development Cooperation and Human Rights Mr. Tom Kitt T.D. met with Mrs. Kesang Takla, chairperson of Tibet House Trust, on Friday 19 December 2003.  During the discussion Minister of State Kitt announced funding of Euro 200,000 focussed on the development needs of the Tibetan community in exile.

The new assistance will help Tibet House Trust to fund programmes in India, Nepal and Bhutan along the guidelines of Integrated Development Plans III (2003-2006).  This guideline is produced by the Planning Commission of Central Tibetan Administration.

Minister of State Kitt noted "I am deeply aware that while some Tibetans in India have achieved economic self-sufficiency many others, including the elderly, women-headed households and new arrivals are struggling in meeting their day to day needs. This grant is designed to give added impetus to the ongoing development programme implemented by the Tibetans themselves.  I am particularly pleased that community participation in identifying community needs and sustainable solutions is an inherent component of the programme.  Local ownership and direction of development processes is a key element of successful development interventions. I am confident that this grant can make a real difference to people's lives." (sources, www.politics.ie)

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Kitt pledges EUR200,000 for Tibetan Community in India (Politics.ie)