Housing for the aged at Jampaling, Nepal: Residents of Jampaling in Pokhra, Nepal are the freedom fighters of Tibet - people who have sacrificed everything in their prime-age for their country. Most of them do not have any family. They are living in the same houses that were given to them in the 1970s. When the Department of Home approached us with a housing project for Jampaling, we gladly agreed to help fund the full amount of budget requested. With our funding, 145 housing units will be renovated for its 150 elderly residents. The Department reported that implementation had started smoothly.

Transportation for Tenzingang, India: This is one of the remote Tibetan settlements in North-East India, bordering Tibet. Because of travelling restrictions, fewer aid has reached this population. We contributed towards the purchase of a mini-truck for this settlement, which will be used for transportation of both people and goods.

Information dissemination and networking, North India: With our financial support, a Tibetan researcher from India will be able to present her case on the effects on Tibet's environment at the  Conference on China's West Development by the University of Victoria, Canada. We also provided funding to upgrade the information technology at the Department of Information & International Relations, towards maximising their efforts in efficient coordination of all the Tibetan offices, Tibetan Support Groups, press and media.

Preservation of traditional performing arts, South India: To pass on the traditions of Tibetan culture to the younger generation, Planning Council has proposed to set up a cultural group in South India. They will do research and arrange for the older people to record and teach folk songs and dances to the youth. The project was started in November 2002 and 32 young boys and girls have enrolled. They are also taught to play the traditional musical instruments.