THE OFFICE OF TIBET

Tibet House, 1Culworth Street, London, NW8 7AF

Tel: 020 7722 5378, Fax: 020 7722 0362

Email: info@tibet.com

web: www.tibet.com 

The Office of Tibet in London is an official agency of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Established in 1981.

The Office in London represents Tibetans affairs in:

the United Kingdom,    Ireland,    Denmark,   Norway,    Sweden,   Finland and Iceland.

Main functions of the Office of Tibet

1) To create a better understanding of the situation in Tibet

It serves as a liaison office and source of information on matters relating to Tibetans inside and outside Tibet, including history, culture, religion, environment and all aspects of the Tibetan way of life.

Maintaining direct contact with governments, parliamentarians, non-governmental organisations and human rights groups, the Office of Tibet keeps them informed of recent developments in Tibet. It monitors the current political and social conditions in Chinese-occupied Tibet, and provides up-to-date information on Tibetan refugees to interested parties.

2) To draw the attention of world public opinion to the plight of the Tibetan people

The Office helps to coordinate the exchange of information between individuals and organisations working for the welfare of the Tibetan people. It also analyses media coverage of Tibet and make this information available to different governments, organisations and interested individuals.

The Office has assisted in the production of various documentaries for television companies, radio stations, newspapers and magazines. Its officials continue to be invited to speak on Tibet and assist in various Tibet-related exhibitions, cultural and other programmes.

3) To draw the attention to the functioning of the exiled Tibetan government.

It supervises arrangements for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visits to these countries, whilst looking after the welfare of the Tibetans living in these regions.

The Office of Tibet addresses all aspects of Tibetan refugee life and, through its Tibet House Trust, funding from individuals and humanitarian agencies is directed to all the Central Tibetan Administration departments and institutions. It ensures that every donation received goes directly to the intended recipient. Through the Office, and its Tibet House Trust, organisations and individuals have supported many projects, with an emphasis on education, health, economic and community development, religion and culture – as a means of ensuring the preservation of the unique Tibetan identity, culture and religion which have won much interest and support from the international community.