As we reach the end of summer and the global Tibetan community continues to commemorate the 'Year of Compassion' in celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, all of us here at Tibet Relief Fund are filled with immense gratitude for your enduring compassion and support. It is thanks to you that we can continue our vital work, empowering Tibetans to build sustainable communities and better futures, rooted in their rich culture and traditions, and inspired by His Holiness's timeless message. We humbly ask for your continued support of our essential work through our Mid-Year Appeal which will be open until the first week of October. This is a general appeal for funds that will allow us to fully embrace the spirit of this significant year and the flexibility to direct resources where they are most needed across all our programmes – from education and healthcare to cultural preservation and livelihood projects. Your donation, no matter the size, helps us respond with agility and continue to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of Tibetans, reflecting the compassion that binds us all. To donate, follow this link: https://app.givematch.com/fr/UwqSE3DK (fb)

The future of Tibetan spiritual and cultural continuity hinges on respecting their traditions and empowering their choices. By supporting Tibet Relief Fund, you are actively participating in this vital effort. Please consider making a donation today. Your generosity helps us ensure that the spirit of Tibet, as championed by His Holiness and embodied by its people, continues to shine brightly. Thanks to our partnership with GiveMatch, your donation to our Mid-Year Appeal can be DOUBLED at no extra cost to you. Your gift could have twice the impact by helping us to reach even more Tibetans living in exile: https://app.givematch.com/fr/UwqSE3DK Just days before his 90th birthday, His Holiness affirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue, and crucially, that the authority to recognise his successor rests solely with the Gaden Phodrang Trust, established by him, and in accordance with traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices. He explicitly stated that "no one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter." Tibet Relief Fund has always been committed to safeguarding Tibetan culture, language, and spiritual traditions. The Dalai Lama's resolute message reaffirms the critical importance of self-determination in cultural and religious matters. By supporting our cause, you are directly contributing to the preservation of authentic Tibetan life and ensuring that the Tibetan people have the resources and voice to maintain their unique identity. Photo source: @dalailama account #tibetrelieffund #dalailama #tibet #tibetanculture #Appeal (fb)